Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Waterer Scotch Pine
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red, Tan
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Greyish Brown
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
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
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
PINUS sylvestris
Banana Tree
Common Name
Scotch pine, Scot pine
Banana Tree
In Hindi
स्कॉच पाइन
केले के पेड़
In German
Waldkiefer
Bananenbaum
In French
Pin sylvestre
Bananier
In Spanish
Pinus sylvestris
Banano
In Greek
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
μπανανιά
In Portuguese
Pinheiro-da-escócia
árvore de banana
In Polish
Sosna zwyczajna
Banana drzewa
In Latin
Scott abiit
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Pinales
Zingiberales
Clade
Not Available
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Pineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Scot Pine and Banana Tree
Season and care of Scot Pine and Banana Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Scot Pine and Banana Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scot Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Banana Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand and for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Scot Pine and Banana Tree Physical Information
Scot Pine and Banana Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm. The color specification of Scot Pine and Banana Tree are as follows:
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
- Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Scot Pine and Banana Tree
Care of Scot Pine and Banana Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Scot Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.