Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California, Mexico
Caribbean
Types
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
-
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
very little fertilizers at a time
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
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
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS radiata
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Monterey Pine
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
मोंटेरी पाइन
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Monterey-Kiefer
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Monterey Pine
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
El pino de Monterrey
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Monterey Pine
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Monterey Pine
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Monterey Pine
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Pine
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Scrophulariales
Family
Pinaceae
Bignoniaceae
Season and Care of Monterey Pine and Jacaranda
Season and care of Monterey Pine and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Monterey Pine and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Monterey Pine and Jacaranda Physical Information
Monterey Pine and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and Jacaranda are as follows:
Monterey Pine flower color:
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Monterey Pine and Jacaranda
Care of Monterey Pine and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.