Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California, Mexico
Eastern Europe
Types
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Iris
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
-
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PINUS radiata
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Monterey Pine
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
मोंटेरी पाइन
Dwarf Iris
In German
Monterey-Kiefer
Zwergiris
In French
Monterey Pine
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
El pino de Monterrey
Enano Iris
In Greek
Monterey Pine
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Monterey Pine
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Monterey Pine
Dwarf Iris
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Monterey Pine and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Monterey Pine and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Monterey Pine and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Monterey Pine and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Monterey Pine and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Monterey Pine flower color:
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Monterey Pine and Dwarf Iris
Care of Monterey Pine and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.