Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California, Mexico
China
Types
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
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Habitat
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Hills, Lower slopes, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
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Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
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Brown, Light Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
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Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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Fertilizers
very little fertilizers at a time
No fertilizers needed
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, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Bark, Stem
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 biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PINUS radiata
EUONYMUS phellomanus
Common Name
Monterey Pine
Cork Oak
In Hindi
मोंटेरी पाइन
कॉर्क ट्री
In German
Monterey-Kiefer
Cork Tree
In French
Monterey Pine
Arbre de Cork
In Spanish
El pino de Monterrey
Árbol de corcho
In Greek
Monterey Pine
Cork Tree
In Portuguese
Monterey Pine
Cork Tree
In Polish
Monterey Pine
Cork Tree
Phylum
Pinophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Pinaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Mirinae
Season and Care of Monterey Pine and Cork Tree
Season and care of Monterey Pine and Cork Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Monterey Pine and Cork Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cork Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cork Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cork Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Monterey Pine and Cork Tree Physical Information
Monterey Pine and Cork Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cork Tree height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and Cork Tree are as follows:
Monterey Pine flower color:
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Cork Tree flower color: Light Green
- Cork Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Monterey Pine and Cork Tree
Care of Monterey Pine and Cork 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 Cork Tree pruning is done . In summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cork Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.