Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Waterer Scotch Pine
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-7
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, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Purple, Red, Tan
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Greyish Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Compound
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Birds
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, Landscape Designing
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Wood
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 Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PINUS sylvestris
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Scotch pine, Scot pine
White Cedar
In Hindi
स्कॉच पाइन
Techny Arborvitae
In German
Waldkiefer
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
Pin sylvestre
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
Pinus sylvestris
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
Pinheiro-da-escócia
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
Sosna zwyczajna
Techny Tuja
In Latin
Scott abiit
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Cupressaceae
Season and Care of Scot Pine and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Scot Pine and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Scot Pine and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scot Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Scot Pine and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Scot Pine and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Scot Pine and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Scot Pine and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Scot Pine and Techny Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Scot Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.