Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Pink, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Dermititis
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
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Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
PINUS strobus
Common Name
Octopus Tree
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
Pinus strobus
In German
Octopus tree
Weymouth-Kiefer
In French
arbre Octopus
Pinus strobus
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Pinus strobus
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Pinus strobus
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Pinus strobus
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Sosna wejmutka
In Latin
polypus ligno
Pinus strobus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Aralioideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and White Pine
Season and care of Octopus Tree and White Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and White Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for White Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Octopus Tree and White Pine Physical Information
Octopus Tree and White Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and White Pine are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
- White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Octopus Tree and White Pine
Care of Octopus Tree and White Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.