Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Canada
Eastern Europe
Types
Austrian Pine, Caribbean Pine, Eastern White Pine
Iris
Habitat
Wet ground, Wet lands
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Dry, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
-
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
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 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
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Used to establish native woodland, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
-
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PINUS rigida
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Southern Pine, Black Pine, Torch Pine
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
सनोबर
Dwarf Iris
In German
Pitch pine
Zwergiris
In French
pitch pine
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
pino
Enano Iris
In Greek
πίσσα πεύκο
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
resina de pinheiro
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Pitch sosny
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
pice pinus
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Pitch Pine and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Pitch Pine and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Pitch Pine and Dwarf Iris. Pitch Pine has thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Pitch Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Pitch Pine has allergic reactions like Asthma, Rash and Skin rash and Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Asthma, Rash and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pitch Pine and Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitch Pine and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Pitch Pine and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Pitch Pine and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitch Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pitch Pine is Dry, Sandy and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitch Pine is Acidic and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Pitch Pine and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Pitch Pine and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Pitch Pine height is 3,000.00 cm and width 76.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Pitch Pine and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Pitch Pine flower color: Green
Pitch Pine leaf color: Yellow green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Pitch Pine and Dwarf Iris
Care of Pitch Pine and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitch Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.