Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California, Mexico
China, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
disturbed sites, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
very little fertilizers at a time
Nitrogen, Potassium
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
Beetles, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Low calories, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Food for animals, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS radiata
CASTANEA mollissima
Common Name
Monterey Pine
Chinese Chestnut
In Hindi
मोंटेरी पाइन
चीनी अखरोट
In German
Monterey-Kiefer
chinesische Kastanie
In French
Monterey Pine
châtaignier chinois
In Spanish
El pino de Monterrey
Castaño chino
In Greek
Monterey Pine
Κινέζικο κάστανο
In Portuguese
Monterey Pine
castanha chinesa
In Polish
Monterey Pine
Kasztan chiński
In Latin
Pine
Chinese Chestnut
Phylum
Pinophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Gloxinieae
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Cassidinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Monterey Pine and Chinese Chestnut
Season and care of Monterey Pine and Chinese Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Monterey Pine and Chinese Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chinese Chestnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinese Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Monterey Pine and Chinese Chestnut Physical Information
Monterey Pine and Chinese Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and Chinese Chestnut are as follows:
Monterey Pine flower color: Not Available
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Monterey Pine and Chinese Chestnut
Care of Monterey Pine and Chinese Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.