Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California, Mexico
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
-
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
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 Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
very little fertilizers at a time
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
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
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Wildlife
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
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS radiata
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Monterey Pine
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
मोंटेरी पाइन
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Monterey-Kiefer
Red Maple Tree
In French
Monterey Pine
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
El pino de Monterrey
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
Monterey Pine
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Monterey Pine
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Monterey Pine
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Pine
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Monterey Pine and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Monterey Pine and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Monterey Pine and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Monterey Pine and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Monterey Pine and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Monterey Pine flower color:
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Monterey Pine and Red Maple Tree
Care of Monterey Pine and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Red Maple Tree pruning is done 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 Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.