Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Canada
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Austrian Pine, Caribbean Pine, Eastern White Pine
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Habitat
Wet ground, Wet lands
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
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Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Rash, Skin rash
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Used to establish native woodland, Wildlife
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
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Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Leaf Stalks, Stem
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PINUS rigida
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Southern Pine, Black Pine, Torch Pine
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In German
Pitch pine
Spigelia
In French
pitch pine
Spigelia
In Greek
πίσσα πεύκο
Spigelia
In Portuguese
resina de pinheiro
Spigelia
In Polish
Pitch sosny
Spigelia
In Latin
pice pinus
Spigelia
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Gentianales
Family
Pinaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pitch Pine and Pinkroot
Season and care of Pitch Pine and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Pitch Pine and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitch Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pitch Pine is Dry, Sandy and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitch Pine is Acidic and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pitch Pine and Pinkroot Physical Information
Pitch Pine and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Pitch Pine height is 3,000.00 cm and width 76.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pitch Pine and Pinkroot are as follows:
Pitch Pine flower color: Green
Pitch Pine leaf color: Yellow green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Pitch Pine and Pinkroot
Care of Pitch Pine and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitch Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.