Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Southeastern United States
Types
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Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory, Gray
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Violet
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
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Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
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Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
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Botanical Name
TRIPLARIS americana
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
slash pine
In Hindi
Macaw
स्लेश पाइन
In German
Ara
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In Spanish
guacamayo
pino slash
In Greek
μακώ
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
arara
pinho barra
In Polish
ara
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
Ara
VULNUS pinus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Pinales
Family
Polygonaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Properties of Macaw and Slash Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Macaw and Slash Pine? We provide you with everything About Macaw and Slash Pine. Macaw doesn't have thorns and Slash Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Macaw does not have fragrant flowers. Macaw has allergic reactions like Asthma and Slash Pine has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Macaw and Slash Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Macaw and Slash Pine
Season and care of Macaw and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Macaw and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macaw season is Spring and Winter and Slash Pine season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Macaw is Loam and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Macaw and Slash Pine Physical Information
Macaw and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Macaw and Slash Pine are as follows:
Care of Macaw and Slash Pine
Care of Macaw and Slash Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Slash Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.