Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Waterer Scotch Pine
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Red, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes healthy skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pulp
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
POPULUS tremuloides
PINUS sylvestris
Common Name
Quaking Aspen
Scotch pine, Scot pine
In Hindi
Quaking Aspen
स्कॉच पाइन
In German
Zitterpappel
Waldkiefer
In French
tremble
Pin sylvestre
In Spanish
Temblor Aspen
Pinus sylvestris
In Greek
τρεμώδεις Aspen
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
In Portuguese
Quaking Aspen
Pinheiro-da-escócia
In Polish
Quaking Aspen
Sosna zwyczajna
In Latin
Tremens Quisque
Scott abiit
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Pinales
Family
Salicaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Quaking Aspen and Scot Pine
Season and care of Quaking Aspen and Scot Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Quaking Aspen and Scot Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Scot Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral and for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Quaking Aspen and Scot Pine Physical Information
Quaking Aspen and Scot Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Quaking Aspen and Scot Pine are as follows:
Quaking Aspen flower color: Not Available
Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
- Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Quaking Aspen and Scot Pine
Care of Quaking Aspen and Scot Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Quaking Aspen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scot Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.