Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Littleleaf disease
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Cottage Garden, Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Cough, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Wood
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS echinata
CORDIA boissieri
Common Name
Shortleaf Pine
Anacahuita, Texas Olive
In Hindi
Shortleaf Pine
Anacahuita
In German
Shortleaf Pine
Anacahuita
In French
Shortleaf Pine
anacahuita
In Spanish
Shortleaf pino
anacahuita
In Greek
Shortleaf Pine
Anacahuita
In Portuguese
Shortleaf Pine
Anacahuita
In Polish
Shortleaf Pine
Anacahuita
In Latin
Pinus Shortleaf
Anacahuita
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Boraginales
Family
Pinaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Shortleaf Pine and Anacahuita
Season and care of Shortleaf Pine and Anacahuita is important to know. While considering everything about Shortleaf Pine and Anacahuita Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anacahuita season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand and for Anacahuita is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Anacahuita is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shortleaf Pine and Anacahuita Physical Information
Shortleaf Pine and Anacahuita physical information is very important for comparison. Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Anacahuita height is 90.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Shortleaf Pine and Anacahuita are as follows:
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Anacahuita flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Anacahuita leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Anacahuita
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Anacahuita include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shortleaf Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anacahuita pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anacahuita needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.