Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Canada
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Austrian Pine, Caribbean Pine, Eastern White Pine
Geranium robertianum
Habitat
Wet ground, Wet lands
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Dry, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
-
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Allergy
Asthma, Rash, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Used to establish native woodland, Wildlife
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
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
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PINUS rigida
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Southern Pine, Black Pine, Torch Pine
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
सनोबर
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Pitch pine
Kraut Robert
In French
pitch pine
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
pino
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
πίσσα πεύκο
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
resina de pinheiro
erva robert
In Polish
Pitch sosny
herb robert
In Latin
pice pinus
Robertus herba
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pitch Pine and Herb Robert
Season and care of Pitch Pine and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Pitch Pine and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitch Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pitch Pine is Dry, Sandy and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitch Pine is Acidic and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pitch Pine and Herb Robert Physical Information
Pitch Pine and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Pitch Pine height is 3,000.00 cm and width 76.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pitch Pine and Herb Robert are as follows:
Pitch Pine flower color: Green
Pitch Pine leaf color: Yellow green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pitch Pine and Herb Robert
Care of Pitch Pine and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitch Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pitch Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.