Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California, Mexico
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
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Habitat
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Open Forest, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
-9999
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
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Botanical Name
PINUS radiata
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
Common Name
Monterey Pine
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
In Hindi
मोंटेरी पाइन
जामुन
In German
Monterey-Kiefer
Zwetschgen
In French
Monterey Pine
prune de Damas
In Spanish
El pino de Monterrey
ciruela ciruela
In Greek
Monterey Pine
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Monterey Pine
damson ameixa
In Polish
Monterey Pine
mirabelki
In Latin
Pine
damson plum
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Monterey Pine and Damson
Season and care of Monterey Pine and Damson is important to know. While considering everything about Monterey Pine and Damson Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Damson season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Monterey Pine and Damson Physical Information
Monterey Pine and Damson physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and Damson are as follows:
Care of Monterey Pine and Damson
Care of Monterey Pine and Damson include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Damson pruning is done 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 Damson needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.