Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California, Mexico
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Cedars
Habitat
-
River side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
very little fertilizers at a time
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, 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
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
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, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PINUS radiata
ULMUS crassifolia
Common Name
Monterey Pine
Cedar Elm
In Hindi
मोंटेरी पाइन
देवदार एल्म
In German
Monterey-Kiefer
Cedar Elm
In French
Monterey Pine
Cedar Elm
In Spanish
El pino de Monterrey
Cedar Elm
In Greek
Monterey Pine
Cedar Elm
In Portuguese
Monterey Pine
Cedar Elm
In Polish
Monterey Pine
Cedar Elm
In Latin
Pine
Ulmus Cedar
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Monterey Pine and Cedar Elm
Season and care of Monterey Pine and Cedar Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Monterey Pine and Cedar Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Monterey Pine and Cedar Elm Physical Information
Monterey Pine and Cedar Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and Cedar Elm are as follows:
Monterey Pine flower color:
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
- Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Monterey Pine and Cedar Elm
Care of Monterey Pine and Cedar Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cedar Elm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.