Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Pink, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full 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
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
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
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Ants, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
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
-
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
-
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
PINUS strobus
Common Name
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
In Hindi
pachysandra
Pinus strobus
In German
Ysander
Weymouth-Kiefer
In French
pachysandra
Pinus strobus
In Spanish
Pachysandra
Pinus strobus
In Greek
Pachysandra
Pinus strobus
In Portuguese
Pachysandra
Pinus strobus
In Polish
Runianka
Sosna wejmutka
In Latin
Pachysandra
Pinus strobus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Coniferophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Tribe
sarcococceae
Pineae
Season and Care of Pachysandra and White Pine
Season and care of Pachysandra and White Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Pachysandra and White Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachysandra is Loam and for White Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral and for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Pachysandra and White Pine Physical Information
Pachysandra and White Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pachysandra and White Pine are as follows:
Pachysandra flower color: White
Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
- White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Pachysandra and White Pine
Care of Pachysandra and White Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra 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.