Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Southeastern United States
Types
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Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Indigo, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
-
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Asthma, Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
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Botanical Name
SASSAFRAS albidum
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
Sassafras
slash pine
In Hindi
Sassafras
स्लेश पाइन
In German
Sassafras
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
Sassafras
slash pine
In Spanish
Sasafrás
pino slash
In Greek
σασάφρα
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
sassafrás
pinho barra
In Polish
Sassafras
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
Sassafras
VULNUS pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
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Season and Care of Sassafras and Slash Pine
Season and care of Sassafras and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Sassafras and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Sassafras and Slash Pine Physical Information
Sassafras and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Sassafras and Slash Pine are as follows:
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Sassafras leaf color: Green
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Sassafras and Slash Pine
Care of Sassafras and Slash Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sassafras pruning is done 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 Sassafras 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.