Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
California, Mexico
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Not Available
  
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
  
3-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,440.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
White, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Lance-shaped to oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
  
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
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
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
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
  
Complete balanced 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
  
Leaf spot, Root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
None
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
  
Mild Allergen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Borders, Wild gardens
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Tooth ache
  
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
  
Root
  
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
  
Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
  
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
PINUS radiata
  
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
  
Common Name
Monterey Pine
  
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
  
In Hindi
मोंटेरी पाइन
  
Talus Slope Penstemon
  
In German
Monterey-Kiefer
  
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
  
In French
Monterey Pine
  
Talus Slope Penstemon
  
In Spanish
El pino de Monterrey
  
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
  
In Greek
Monterey Pine
  
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
  
In Portuguese
Monterey Pine
  
Talus Penstemon Slope
  
In Polish
Monterey Pine
  
Talus Slope Penstemon
  
In Latin
Pine
  
Talus Clivo Persicaria
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Pinophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Scrophulariales
  
Family
Pinaceae
  
Scrophulariaceae
  
Genus
Pinus
  
Penstemon
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Pinoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Monterey Pine and Talus Slope Penstemon
Season and care of Monterey Pine and Talus Slope Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Monterey Pine and Talus Slope Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Monterey Pine and Talus Slope Penstemon Physical Information
Monterey Pine and Talus Slope Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and Talus Slope Penstemon are as follows:
Monterey Pine flower color: Not Available
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
- Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Care of Monterey Pine and Talus Slope Penstemon
Care of Monterey Pine and Talus Slope Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Talus Slope Penstemon 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 Talus Slope Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.