Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California, Mexico
Southern Asia, India, China
Types
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
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Habitat
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Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-10
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
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White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, 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
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
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
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages
Fertilizers
very little fertilizers at a time
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year, very little fertilizers at a time
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
Caterpillars, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
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Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
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Medicinal Uses
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Heart problems, Skin Disorders, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS radiata
DIMOCARPUS longan
Common Name
Monterey Pine
Longan
In Hindi
मोंटेरी पाइन
Longan
In German
Monterey-Kiefer
Longan
In French
Monterey Pine
longane
In Spanish
El pino de Monterrey
Longan
In Greek
Monterey Pine
Longan
In Portuguese
Monterey Pine
Longan
In Polish
Monterey Pine
Longan
Phylum
Pinophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Sapindaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Monterey Pine and Longan
Wondering what are the properties of Monterey Pine and Longan? We provide you with everything About Monterey Pine and Longan. Monterey Pine doesn't have thorns and Longan 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 Longan 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 Longan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Monterey Pine and Longan
Season and care of Monterey Pine and Longan is important to know. While considering everything about Monterey Pine and Longan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Longan season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Longan is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Longan is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Monterey Pine and Longan Physical Information
Monterey Pine and Longan physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Longan height is 910.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and Longan are as follows:
Monterey Pine flower color:
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Longan flower color: White and Ivory
- Longan leaf color: Red, Green and Dark Green
Care of Monterey Pine and Longan
Care of Monterey Pine and Longan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Longan pruning is done Don't prune in winter and No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Longan needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.