Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California, Mexico
Western United States, California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Not Available
Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
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
Not Available
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
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
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
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
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
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
PINUS radiata
CERCIS occidentalis
Common Name
Monterey Pine
California Redbud, Western Redbud
In Hindi
मोंटेरी पाइन
Western Redbud
In German
Monterey-Kiefer
West Redbud
In French
Monterey Pine
Redbud Western
In Spanish
El pino de Monterrey
Redbud Occidental
In Greek
Monterey Pine
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Monterey Pine
Redbud ocidental
In Polish
Monterey Pine
Zachodnia Redbud
In Latin
Pine
Western Cercis
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cercideae
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Monterey Pine and Western Redbud
Season and care of Monterey Pine and Western Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Monterey Pine and Western Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Western Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral.
Monterey Pine and Western Redbud Physical Information
Monterey Pine and Western Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and Western Redbud are as follows:
Monterey Pine flower color: Not Available
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
- Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Care of Monterey Pine and Western Redbud
Care of Monterey Pine and Western Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Western Redbud 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 Western Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.