Monterey Pine

Natal Plum

About Monterey Pine and Natal Plum

Monterey Pine

Natal Plum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

California, Mexico

Southern Africa

Types

Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine

Carissa Carandas

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Coastal bush land, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-99-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,440.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm60.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Oval to roundish

Thorns

✔ ✘

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

Equal amount of N,P,K

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Iron, Potassium, 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

Cake, Jam, Jelly, Sauces

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees

Genus

Pinus

Carissa

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Carisseae

Subfamily

Pinoideae

Rauvolfioideae

Number of Species

620

1 27800

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Properties of Monterey Pine and Natal Plum

Wondering what are the properties of Monterey Pine and Natal Plum? We provide you with everything About Monterey Pine and Natal Plum. Monterey Pine doesn't have thorns and Natal Plum 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 Natal Plum 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 Natal Plum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Monterey Pine and Natal Plum

Season and care of Monterey Pine and Natal Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Monterey Pine and Natal Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Natal Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral.

Monterey Pine and Natal Plum Physical Information

Monterey Pine and Natal Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and Natal Plum are as follows:

Monterey Pine flower color:
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Natal Plum flower color: White
Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Monterey Pine and Natal Plum

Care of Monterey Pine and Natal Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Natal Plum 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 Natal Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.