Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California, Mexico
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
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Habitat
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Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of 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
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
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Fertilizers
very little fertilizers at a time
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS radiata
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Monterey Pine
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
मोंटेरी पाइन
candlenut पेड़
In German
Monterey-Kiefer
Candlenut Baum
In French
Monterey Pine
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
El pino de Monterrey
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Monterey Pine
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Monterey Pine
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Monterey Pine
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Pine
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Pinophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Pinales
Malpighiales
Family
Pinaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Monterey Pine and Candlenut
Season and care of Monterey Pine and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Monterey Pine and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Monterey Pine and Candlenut Physical Information
Monterey Pine and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and Candlenut are as follows:
Monterey Pine flower color:
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Monterey Pine and Candlenut
Care of Monterey Pine and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.