Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California, Mexico
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
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Habitat
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Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
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Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Root Division
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
Needs Very high moisture
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, Partial shade
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
bees
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Insect Bites, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PINUS radiata
SAURURUS cernuus
Common Name
Monterey Pine
Lizard's Tail
In Hindi
मोंटेरी पाइन
Saururus cernuus
In German
Monterey-Kiefer
Saururus cernuus
In French
Monterey Pine
Saururus cernuus
In Spanish
El pino de Monterrey
cernuus Saururus
In Greek
Monterey Pine
Saururus cernuus
In Portuguese
Monterey Pine
Saururus cernuus
In Polish
Monterey Pine
Saururus cernuus
In Latin
Pine
Saururi cernuus
Phylum
Pinophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Saururaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Properties of Monterey Pine and Saururus cernuus
Wondering what are the properties of Monterey Pine and Saururus cernuus? We provide you with everything About Monterey Pine and Saururus cernuus. Monterey Pine doesn't have thorns and Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Monterey Pine and Saururus cernuus
Season and care of Monterey Pine and Saururus cernuus is important to know. While considering everything about Monterey Pine and Saururus cernuus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Saururus cernuus is Loam while the PH of soil for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral.
Monterey Pine and Saururus cernuus Physical Information
Monterey Pine and Saururus cernuus physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and Saururus cernuus are as follows:
Monterey Pine flower color:
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
- Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Monterey Pine and Saururus cernuus
Care of Monterey Pine and Saururus cernuus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.