Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
South America, Brazil
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Habitat
coastal environs
Alpine Meadows, Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Slopes, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
1 - 7,15 - 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, 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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, 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
Aphids, 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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
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Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, 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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
Pinus balfouriana
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Foxtail pine
In Hindi
Pitanga
foxtail pine
In German
Pitanga
foxtail Kiefer
In French
Pitanga
sétaire pin
In Spanish
Pitanga
pino de cola de zorra
In Greek
Pitanga
αλωπέκουρου πεύκο
In Portuguese
Pitanga
pinho foxtail
In Polish
Pitanga
włośnica sosny
In Latin
Pitanga
panicum pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Pitanga and Foxtail pine
Season and care of Pitanga and Foxtail pine is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Foxtail pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Foxtail pine season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Foxtail pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Foxtail pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Pitanga and Foxtail pine Physical Information
Pitanga and Foxtail pine physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Foxtail pine height is 1,000.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Foxtail pine are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Foxtail pine flower color:
- Foxtail pine leaf color: Green
Care of Pitanga and Foxtail pine
Care of Pitanga and Foxtail pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Foxtail pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.