Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
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Western United States
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
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Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Bristlecone Pine
In Hindi
हिम चम्पा
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
In German
Magnolienbaum
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
In French
magnolia
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
magnólia
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Pinales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
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Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Bristlecone Pine
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Bristlecone Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Bristlecone Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Bristlecone Pine season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral.
Magnolia Tree and Bristlecone Pine Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Bristlecone Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Bristlecone Pine are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
- Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Magnolia Tree and Bristlecone Pine
Care of Magnolia Tree and Bristlecone Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Bristlecone Pine pruning is done Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bristlecone Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.