Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Canada
Europe
Types
Austrian Pine, Caribbean Pine, Eastern White Pine
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Wet ground, Wet lands
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-10
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Dry, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
-
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Allergy
Asthma, Rash, Skin rash
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Used to establish native woodland, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PINUS rigida
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Southern Pine, Black Pine, Torch Pine
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In German
Pitch pine
Rübe
In French
pitch pine
betterave
In Spanish
pino
remolacha
In Greek
πίσσα πεύκο
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
resina de pinheiro
beterraba
In Polish
Pitch sosny
buraczany
In Latin
pice pinus
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Pinophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Pinaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Season and Care of Pitch Pine and Beet
Season and care of Pitch Pine and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Pitch Pine and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitch Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pitch Pine is Dry, Sandy and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitch Pine is Acidic and for Beet is Neutral.
Pitch Pine and Beet Physical Information
Pitch Pine and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Pitch Pine height is 3,000.00 cm and width 76.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Pitch Pine and Beet are as follows:
Pitch Pine flower color: Green
Pitch Pine leaf color: Yellow green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Pitch Pine and Beet
Care of Pitch Pine and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitch Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Pitch Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.