Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Longleaf is a type of pine
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Sandy areas
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, brown-spot needle blight
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS palustris
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Longleaf Pine
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Longleaf Pine
भोज पत्र
In German
Longleaf Pine
Birke
In French
pin des marais
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
pino de hoja larga
Abedul
In Greek
Longleaf πεύκο
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Longleaf pinho
bétula
In Polish
Longleaf sosna
Brzoza
In Latin
longleaf pinus
Caerulus
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Carpinaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Longleaf Pine and Birch
Season and care of Longleaf Pine and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Longleaf Pine and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Longleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Longleaf Pine is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Longleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Longleaf Pine and Birch Physical Information
Longleaf Pine and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Longleaf Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Longleaf Pine and Birch are as follows:
Longleaf Pine flower color: Not Available
Longleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color: Not Available
Care of Longleaf Pine and Birch
Care of Longleaf Pine and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Longleaf Pine pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Prune once the plant is tall enough and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Longleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.