Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southeastern United States
Types
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Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Habitat
coastal environs
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
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Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
Full Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, 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
Aphids, Red blotch
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
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Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
slash pine
In Hindi
Pitanga
स्लेश पाइन
In German
Pitanga
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
Pitanga
slash pine
In Spanish
Pitanga
pino slash
In Greek
Pitanga
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
Pitanga
pinho barra
In Polish
Pitanga
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
Pitanga
VULNUS pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Pitanga and Slash Pine
Season and care of Pitanga and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Slash Pine season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Pitanga and Slash Pine Physical Information
Pitanga and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Slash Pine are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Pitanga and Slash Pine
Care of Pitanga and Slash Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Slash Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.