Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Not Available
Types
Waterer Scotch Pine
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-9
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
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red, Tan
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Greyish Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
no allergic reactions
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, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Skin Problems
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
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
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
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
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS sylvestris
Hibiscus syriacus
Common Name
Scotch pine, Scot pine
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
In Hindi
स्कॉच पाइन
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In German
Waldkiefer
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
In French
Pin sylvestre
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
In Spanish
Pinus sylvestris
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
In Greek
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Pinheiro-da-escócia
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
In Polish
Sosna zwyczajna
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In Latin
Scott abiit
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Scot Pine and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Season and care of Scot Pine and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Scot Pine and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scot Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral.
Scot Pine and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Physical Information
Scot Pine and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Scot Pine and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus are as follows:
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus flower color: Dark Pink, Light Pink and Pink
- Rose of Sharon Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow
Care of Scot Pine and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Care of Scot Pine and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Scot Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.