Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China
Southeastern United States
Types
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Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Habitat
Banks, Slopes
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
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Tolerances
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
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Botanical Name
SARCOCOCCA confusa
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
Sweet Box
slash pine
In Hindi
Sarcococca confusa
स्लेश पाइन
In German
Sarcococca verwirrt
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
Sarcococca confus
slash pine
In Spanish
Sarcococca confundido
pino slash
In Greek
Sarcococca συγχέεται
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
Sarcococca confuso
pinho barra
In Polish
sarcococca mylić
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
confusa Sarcococca
VULNUS pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Sarcococca confusa and Slash Pine
Season and care of Sarcococca confusa and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Sarcococca confusa and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Sarcococca confusa and Slash Pine Physical Information
Sarcococca confusa and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Sarcococca confusa and Slash Pine are as follows:
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Sarcococca confusa and Slash Pine
Care of Sarcococca confusa and Slash Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Slash Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.