Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California, Mexico
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
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USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Maple shaped
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, 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
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Cramps, Dermatitis
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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS radiata
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Monterey Pine
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
मोंटेरी पाइन
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Monterey-Kiefer
Lichtnussbaum
In French
Monterey Pine
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
El pino de Monterrey
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
Monterey Pine
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
Monterey Pine
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Monterey Pine
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
Pine
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Pinophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Euphorbiales
Family
Pinaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Crotonoideae
Properties of Monterey Pine and Kukui
Wondering what are the properties of Monterey Pine and Kukui? We provide you with everything About Monterey Pine and Kukui. Monterey Pine doesn't have thorns and Kukui doesn't have thorns. Also Monterey Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Monterey Pine has allergic reactions like Asthma, Respiratory problems and Skin irritation and Kukui has allergic reactions like Asthma, Respiratory problems and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Monterey Pine and Kukui and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Monterey Pine and Kukui
Season and care of Monterey Pine and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Monterey Pine and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kukui season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Monterey Pine and Kukui Physical Information
Monterey Pine and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and Kukui are as follows:
Monterey Pine flower color:
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Monterey Pine and Kukui
Care of Monterey Pine and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.