Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Canada
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
Austrian Pine, Caribbean Pine, Eastern White Pine
Not available
Habitat
Wet ground, Wet lands
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Dry, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Not Available
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Rash, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Used to establish native woodland, Wildlife
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
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 a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS rigida
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Southern Pine, Black Pine, Torch Pine
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In German
Pitch pine
rot-Erle
In French
pitch pine
aulne rouge
In Spanish
pino
aliso rojo
In Greek
πίσσα πεύκο
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
resina de pinheiro
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Pitch sosny
czerwony olcha
In Latin
pice pinus
red alnus
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Betulaceae
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 Red Alder
Wondering what are the properties of Pitch Pine and Red Alder? We provide you with everything About Pitch Pine and Red Alder. Pitch Pine has thorns and Red Alder doesn't have thorns. Also Pitch Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Pitch Pine has allergic reactions like Asthma, Rash and Skin rash and Red Alder 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 Red Alder and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitch Pine and Red Alder
Season and care of Pitch Pine and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Pitch Pine and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitch Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Alder season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pitch Pine is Dry, Sandy and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitch Pine is Acidic and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pitch Pine and Red Alder Physical Information
Pitch Pine and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Pitch Pine height is 3,000.00 cm and width 76.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pitch Pine and Red Alder are as follows:
Pitch Pine flower color: Green
Pitch Pine leaf color: Yellow green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pitch Pine and Red Alder
Care of Pitch Pine and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitch Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.