Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
California, Mexico
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
-
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Prune grass to maintain level, 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
-
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PINUS radiata
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Monterey Pine
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
मोंटेरी पाइन
Silver bells
In German
Monterey-Kiefer
Silver bells
In French
Monterey Pine
Silver bells
In Spanish
El pino de Monterrey
Silver bells
In Greek
Monterey Pine
Silver bells
In Portuguese
Monterey Pine
Silver bells
In Polish
Monterey Pine
Silver bells
In Latin
Pine
Silver bells
Phylum
Pinophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Asparagaceae
Season and Care of Monterey Pine and Silver Bells
Season and care of Monterey Pine and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Monterey Pine and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Bells season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Bells is while the PH of soil for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Bells is .
Monterey Pine and Silver Bells Physical Information
Monterey Pine and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and Silver Bells are as follows:
Monterey Pine flower color:
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Silver Bells flower color: White
- Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Care of Monterey Pine and Silver Bells
Care of Monterey Pine and Silver Bells include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.