Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
California, Mexico
Australia
Types
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
-
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, 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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
very little fertilizers at a time
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
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS radiata
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Monterey Pine
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
मोंटेरी पाइन
बोतल ट्री
In German
Monterey-Kiefer
Flaschenbaum
In French
Monterey Pine
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
El pino de Monterrey
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Monterey Pine
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Monterey Pine
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Monterey Pine
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Pine
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Monterey Pine and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Monterey Pine and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Monterey Pine and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Monterey Pine and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Monterey Pine and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Monterey Pine flower color:
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Monterey Pine and Bottle Tree
Care of Monterey Pine and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.