Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
California, Mexico
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Habitat
-
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
2-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green
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
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Whole plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PINUS radiata
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
Monterey Pine
Kale
In Hindi
मोंटेरी पाइन
गोभी
In German
Monterey-Kiefer
Grünkohl
In French
Monterey Pine
Chou frisé
In Spanish
El pino de Monterrey
Col rizada
In Greek
Monterey Pine
Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Monterey Pine
Couve
In Polish
Monterey Pine
Kapusta włoska
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Brassicales
Family
Pinaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Monterey Pine and Kale
Season and care of Monterey Pine and Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Monterey Pine and Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kale season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
Monterey Pine and Kale Physical Information
Monterey Pine and Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and Kale are as follows:
Monterey Pine flower color:
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Kale flower color: Yellow
- Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Monterey Pine and Kale
Care of Monterey Pine and Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Kale 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 Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.