Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Canada
Caribbean
Types
Austrian Pine, Caribbean Pine, Eastern White Pine
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wet ground, Wet lands
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Green
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Dry, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Not Available
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Rash, Skin rash
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Used to establish native woodland, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Flowers, 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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS rigida
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Southern Pine, Black Pine, Torch Pine
Fuchsia
In German
Pitch pine
Fuchsie
In French
pitch pine
Fuchsia
In Greek
πίσσα πεύκο
φουξία
In Portuguese
resina de pinheiro
Fúcsia
In Polish
Pitch sosny
Fuksja
In Latin
pice pinus
Fuchsia
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Pinaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pitch Pine and Fuchsia
Wondering what are the properties of Pitch Pine and Fuchsia? We provide you with everything About Pitch Pine and Fuchsia. Pitch Pine has thorns and Fuchsia doesn't have thorns. Also Pitch Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Pitch Pine has allergic reactions like Asthma, Rash and Skin rash and Fuchsia 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 Fuchsia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitch Pine and Fuchsia
Season and care of Pitch Pine and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Pitch Pine and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitch Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pitch Pine is Dry, Sandy and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitch Pine is Acidic and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Pitch Pine and Fuchsia Physical Information
Pitch Pine and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Pitch Pine height is 3,000.00 cm and width 76.00 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Pitch Pine and Fuchsia are as follows:
Pitch Pine flower color: Green
Pitch Pine leaf color: Yellow green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Pitch Pine and Fuchsia
Care of Pitch Pine and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitch Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Pitch Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.