Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
California, Mexico
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
-
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
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
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
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
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS radiata
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Monterey Pine
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
मोंटेरी पाइन
Incense Cedar
In German
Monterey-Kiefer
Zeder
In French
Monterey Pine
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
El pino de Monterrey
cedro de incienso
In Greek
Monterey Pine
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
Monterey Pine
cedro de incenso
In Polish
Monterey Pine
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
Pine
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Pinophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Cupressaceae
Season and Care of Monterey Pine and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Monterey Pine and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Monterey Pine and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Monterey Pine and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Monterey Pine and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Monterey Pine flower color:
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Monterey Pine and Incense Cedar
Care of Monterey Pine and Incense Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.