Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Longleaf is a type of pine
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Habitat
Dry areas, Sandy areas
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Pink, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, brown-spot needle blight
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS palustris
PINUS strobus
Common Name
Longleaf Pine
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
In Hindi
Longleaf Pine
Pinus strobus
In German
Longleaf Pine
Weymouth-Kiefer
In French
pin des marais
Pinus strobus
In Spanish
pino de hoja larga
Pinus strobus
In Greek
Longleaf πεύκο
Pinus strobus
In Portuguese
Longleaf pinho
Pinus strobus
In Polish
Longleaf sosna
Sosna wejmutka
In Latin
longleaf pinus
Pinus strobus
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Season and Care of Longleaf Pine and White Pine
Season and care of Longleaf Pine and White Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Longleaf Pine and White Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Longleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Longleaf Pine is Loam, Sand and for White Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Longleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Longleaf Pine and White Pine Physical Information
Longleaf Pine and White Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Longleaf Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Longleaf Pine and White Pine are as follows:
Longleaf Pine flower color:
Longleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Light Green
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
- White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Longleaf Pine and White Pine
Care of Longleaf Pine and White Pine 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 White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Longleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer White Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.