Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California, Mexico
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Cornus controversa
Habitat
-
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
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
Requires regular watering during dry weather
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
Clay, Loam
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
-
Fertilizers
very little fertilizers at a time
No fertilizers needed
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 leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiphlogistic
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS radiata
CORNUS controversa
Common Name
Monterey Pine
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
In Hindi
मोंटेरी पाइन
Wedding Cake Tree
In German
Monterey-Kiefer
Hochzeitstorte Baum
In French
Monterey Pine
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
In Spanish
El pino de Monterrey
Pastel de bodas del árbol
In Greek
Monterey Pine
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Monterey Pine
Árvore do bolo de casamento
In Polish
Monterey Pine
Wedding Cake Drzewo
In Latin
Pine
MUSTACEUM ligno
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Cornoideae
Season and Care of Monterey Pine and Wedding Cake Tree
Season and care of Monterey Pine and Wedding Cake Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Monterey Pine and Wedding Cake Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Monterey Pine and Wedding Cake Tree Physical Information
Monterey Pine and Wedding Cake Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and Wedding Cake Tree are as follows:
Monterey Pine flower color:
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Monterey Pine and Wedding Cake Tree
Care of Monterey Pine and Wedding Cake Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done . In summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.