Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Asia
Types
Waterer Scotch Pine
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-8
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red, Tan
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Greyish Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
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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
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PINUS sylvestris
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Common Name
Scotch pine, Scot pine
Hosta
In Hindi
स्कॉच पाइन
Hosta
In German
Waldkiefer
Hosta
In French
Pin sylvestre
Hosta
In Spanish
Pinus sylvestris
Hosta
In Greek
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
Hosta
In Portuguese
Pinheiro-da-escócia
Hosta
In Polish
Sosna zwyczajna
Hosta
In Latin
Scott abiit
strone
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Pinales
Asparagales
Family
Pinaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Agavoideae
Season and Care of Scot Pine and Hosta
Season and care of Scot Pine and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Scot Pine and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scot Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hosta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Scot Pine and Hosta Physical Information
Scot Pine and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Scot Pine and Hosta are as follows:
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Care of Scot Pine and Hosta
Care of Scot Pine and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Scot Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.