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Monterey Pine
Monterey Pine

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About Monterey Pine and Sweetshrub

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Shrub

Origin

California, Mexico
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Types

Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus

Number of Varieties

52
0 40000
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Habitat

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shaded woods, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-95-8
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-7
9-4

Sunset Zone

H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22

Habit

Upright/Erect
Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,440.00 cm180.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

300.00 cm240.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

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White, Light Yellow, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate
Lobed

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

-
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

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Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought, Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

-
Showy

Flower Petal Number

-
Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Birds, Insects

Allergy

Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Toxic if not prepared properly

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Sap, Wood
Bark, Root

Other Uses

used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PINUS radiata
Calycanthus floridus

Common Name

Monterey Pine
Sweetshrub

In Hindi

मोंटेरी पाइन
sweetshrub

In German

Monterey-Kiefer
sweetshrub

In French

Monterey Pine
sweetshrub

In Spanish

El pino de Monterrey
sweetshrub

In Greek

Monterey Pine
sweetshrub

In Portuguese

Monterey Pine
sweetshrub

In Polish

Monterey Pine
sweetshrub

In Latin

Pine
sweetshrub

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Pinales
Laurales

Family

Pinaceae
Calycanthaceae

Genus

Pinus
Calycanthus

Clade

-
Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

Pinoideae
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Number of Species

64
1 27800
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Properties of Monterey Pine and Sweetshrub

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

Season and Care of Monterey Pine and Sweetshrub

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

Monterey Pine and Sweetshrub Physical Information

Monterey Pine and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and Sweetshrub are as follows:

  • Monterey Pine flower color:

  • Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green

  • Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet

  • Sweetshrub leaf color: Green

Care of Monterey Pine and Sweetshrub

Care of Monterey Pine and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.