Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
red pin,Norway pine,pinus
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Mountain Slopes
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-5
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Brown
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
orange brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
songbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Diuretic, Pectoral, Poultice, Salve
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Pulp
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Herbicide, Used for making green dye
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PINUS resinosa
ASTER ericoides
Common Name
Norway Pine
Heath Aster
In Hindi
Norway pine
Hydrangea
In German
Amerikanische Rot-Kiefer
Hortensie
In French
Pin rouge
Hortensia
In Spanish
Pinus resinosa
Hortensia
In Greek
Norway pine
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Pinus resinosa
Hortênsia
In Polish
Sosna czerwona
Hortensja
In Latin
Norway pine
Hibiscus
Family
Pinaceae
Asteraceae
Properties of Norway Pine and Heath Aster
Wondering what are the properties of Norway Pine and Heath Aster? We provide you with everything About Norway Pine and Heath Aster. Norway Pine doesn't have thorns and Heath Aster doesn't have thorns. Also Norway Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Norway Pine has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Heath Aster has allergic reactions like 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 Norway Pine and Heath Aster and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Norway Pine and Heath Aster
Season and care of Norway Pine and Heath Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Norway Pine and Heath Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Norway Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Heath Aster season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Norway Pine is Loam, Sand and for Heath Aster is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Norway Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Heath Aster is Acidic, Neutral.
Norway Pine and Heath Aster Physical Information
Norway Pine and Heath Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Norway Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Heath Aster height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Norway Pine and Heath Aster are as follows:
Care of Norway Pine and Heath Aster
Care of Norway Pine and Heath Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Norway Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Heath Aster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Norway Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Heath Aster needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.