Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, Wet forest
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Pink, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
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
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Justicia adhatoda
PINUS strobus
Common Name
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
In Hindi
अडुळसा, अडुसा
Pinus strobus
In German
Indisches Lungenkraut
Weymouth-Kiefer
In French
Justicia adhatoda
Pinus strobus
In Spanish
Justicia adhatoda
Pinus strobus
In Greek
Justicia adhatoda
Pinus strobus
In Portuguese
Justicia adhatoda
Pinus strobus
In Polish
Justicia adhatoda
Sosna wejmutka
In Latin
Justicia adhatoda
Pinus strobus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Pinales
Family
Acanthaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Subfamily
Acanthoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Malabar nut and White Pine
Season and care of Malabar nut and White Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar nut and White Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Malabar nut and White Pine Physical Information
Malabar nut and White Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar nut and White Pine are as follows:
Malabar nut flower color: White
Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
- White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Malabar nut and White Pine
Care of Malabar nut and White Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.