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Monterey Pine

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About Monterey Pine and Thyme

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Herbs

Origin

California, Mexico
Asia, Europe

Types

Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme

Number of Varieties

5300
0 40000
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Habitat

-
Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-96-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-7
9-1

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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,440.00 cm10.20 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

300.00 cm20.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

-
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
-

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green
Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green
Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate
Tiny

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

-
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

-
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting

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
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun

Pruning

Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning

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
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

-
-

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling

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
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PINUS radiata
Thymus vulgaris

Common Name

Monterey Pine
Thyme

In Hindi

मोंटेरी पाइन
अजवायन के फूल

In German

Monterey-Kiefer
Thymian

In French

Monterey Pine
Thym

In Spanish

El pino de Monterrey
Tomillo

In Greek

Monterey Pine
θυμάρι

In Portuguese

Monterey Pine
Tomilho

In Polish

Monterey Pine
Tymianek

In Latin

Pine
Thymum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Pinales
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Family

Pinaceae
Labiatae

Genus

Pinus
Thymus

Clade

-
-

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

Pinoideae
-

Number of Species

6350
1 27800
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Properties of Monterey Pine and Thyme

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

Season and Care of Monterey Pine and Thyme

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

Monterey Pine and Thyme Physical Information

Monterey Pine and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and Thyme are as follows:

  • Monterey Pine flower color:

  • Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green

  • Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White

  • Thyme leaf color: Green

Care of Monterey Pine and Thyme

Care of Monterey Pine and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.