Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southeastern United States
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Longleaf is a type of pine
it is a type of birch
Habitat
Dry areas, Sandy areas
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, 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 to half of its height
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, brown-spot needle blight
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS palustris
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Longleaf Pine
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Longleaf Pine
Yellow Birch
In German
Longleaf Pine
Yellow Birch
In French
pin des marais
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
pino de hoja larga
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
Longleaf πεύκο
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Longleaf pinho
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Longleaf sosna
żółte brzozy
In Latin
longleaf pinus
Birch flavum
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Betulaceae
Properties of Longleaf Pine and Yellow Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Longleaf Pine and Yellow Birch? We provide you with everything About Longleaf Pine and Yellow Birch. Longleaf Pine doesn't have thorns and Yellow Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Longleaf Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Longleaf Pine has allergic reactions like and Yellow Birch has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Longleaf Pine and Yellow Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Longleaf Pine and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Longleaf Pine and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Longleaf Pine and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Longleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Longleaf Pine is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Longleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Longleaf Pine and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Longleaf Pine and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Longleaf Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Longleaf Pine and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Longleaf Pine flower color:
Longleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Longleaf Pine and Yellow Birch
Care of Longleaf Pine and Yellow 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 Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Longleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.