Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
California, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
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
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
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
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Matilija Poppy
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
Matilija Poppy
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Monterey Pine
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Monterey Pine
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Papaverales
Pinales
Family
Papaveraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Pinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Monterey Pine season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Monterey Pine flower color: Not Available
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Monterey Pine
Care of Matilija Poppy and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.