Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California, Mexico
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
-
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
very little fertilizers at a time
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS radiata
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Monterey Pine
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
मोंटेरी पाइन
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Monterey-Kiefer
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Monterey Pine
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
El pino de Monterrey
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Monterey Pine
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Monterey Pine
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Monterey Pine
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Pine
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Monterey Pine and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Monterey Pine and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Monterey Pine and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Monterey Pine and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Monterey Pine and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Monterey Pine flower color:
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Monterey Pine and Big leaf Maple
Care of Monterey Pine and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.