Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
California, Mexico
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
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Habitat
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Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
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Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Magenta, Violet
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
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
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Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, 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
Does not require regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Wood
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS radiata
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
Monterey Pine
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In Hindi
मोंटेरी पाइन
Macaw
In German
Monterey-Kiefer
Ara
In French
Monterey Pine
ara
In Spanish
El pino de Monterrey
guacamayo
In Greek
Monterey Pine
μακώ
In Portuguese
Monterey Pine
arara
In Polish
Monterey Pine
ara
Phylum
Pinophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Caryophyllales
Family
Pinaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Monterey Pine and Macaw
Wondering what are the properties of Monterey Pine and Macaw? We provide you with everything About Monterey Pine and Macaw. Monterey Pine doesn't have thorns and Macaw 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 Macaw 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 Macaw and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Monterey Pine and Macaw
Season and care of Monterey Pine and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Monterey Pine and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Macaw season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Monterey Pine and Macaw Physical Information
Monterey Pine and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and Macaw are as follows:
Monterey Pine flower color:
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
- Macaw leaf color: Green
Care of Monterey Pine and Macaw
Care of Monterey Pine and Macaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Macaw 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 Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.