Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
United States, Central United States
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Deciduous Tree
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Pink, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Severe allergen
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
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 Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
PINUS strobus
Common Name
Shingle Oak
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
Pinus strobus
In German
Kies Eiche
Weymouth-Kiefer
In French
Shingle Oak
Pinus strobus
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
Pinus strobus
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
Pinus strobus
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Pinus strobus
In Polish
gont Oak
Sosna wejmutka
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Pinus strobus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Fagoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and White Pine
Season and care of Shingle Oak and White Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and White Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for White Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Shingle Oak and White Pine Physical Information
Shingle Oak and White Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and White Pine are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
- White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Shingle Oak and White Pine
Care of Shingle Oak and White Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.