Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Canada
Madagascar
Types
Austrian Pine, Caribbean Pine, Eastern White Pine
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Wet ground, Wet lands
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-13
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Dry, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
-
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Rash, Skin rash
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Used to establish native woodland, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Leaves, Root
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
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS rigida
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Southern Pine, Black Pine, Torch Pine
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
सनोबर
Devil's Backbone
In German
Pitch pine
Devil's Backbone
In French
pitch pine
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
pino
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
πίσσα πεύκο
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
resina de pinheiro
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Pitch sosny
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
pice pinus
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Malpighiales
Family
Pinaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Pitch Pine and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Pitch Pine and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Pitch Pine and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitch Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pitch Pine is Dry, Sandy and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitch Pine is Acidic and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pitch Pine and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Pitch Pine and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Pitch Pine height is 3,000.00 cm and width 76.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pitch Pine and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Pitch Pine flower color: Green
Pitch Pine leaf color: Yellow green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Pitch Pine and Devils Backbone
Care of Pitch Pine and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitch Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pitch Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.