Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
California, Mexico
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Twice a week
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
लीची
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Lychee
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
Lychee
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
Lychee
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
λίτσι
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
lichia
Monterey Pine
In Polish
Lychee
Monterey Pine
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Sapindaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Sapindoideae
Pinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lychee and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Lychee and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lychee and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Lychee and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Monterey Pine flower color: Not Available
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lychee and Monterey Pine
Care of Lychee and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.