Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Number of Varieties
206
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40000
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Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-153-7
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-10
7-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Plant Size
Minimum Height
457.20 cm1,520.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
7.62 cm610.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Ivory
Pink, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Brown
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
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Needle like
Thorns
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✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Requires little pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
14-14-14 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
Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
-
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
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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
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics
Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
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✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
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✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CARICA papaya
PINUS strobus
Common Name
Papaya
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
In Hindi
पपीता
Pinus strobus
In German
Papaya
Weymouth-Kiefer
In French
Papaye
Pinus strobus
In Spanish
Papaya
Pinus strobus
In Greek
Παπάγια
Pinus strobus
In Portuguese
Mamão
Pinus strobus
In Polish
Papaja
Sosna wejmutka
In Latin
Papaya
Pinus strobus
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Brassicales
Pinales
Family
Caricaceae
Pinaceae
Genus
Carica
Pinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe
-
Pineae
Subfamily
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Pinoideae
Number of Species
30111
1
27800
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