Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Coniferous Tree
Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 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 Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Littleleaf disease
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
-
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PINUS echinata
ILEX glabra
Common Name
Shortleaf Pine
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
In Hindi
Shortleaf Pine
Inkberry
In German
Shortleaf Pine
Inkberry
In French
Shortleaf Pine
Inkberry
In Spanish
Shortleaf pino
Inkberry
In Greek
Shortleaf Pine
Inkberry
In Portuguese
Shortleaf Pine
Inkberry
In Polish
Shortleaf Pine
inkberry
In Latin
Pinus Shortleaf
Inkberry
Order
Pinales
Aquifoliales
Family
Pinaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Shortleaf Pine and Inkberry
Season and care of Shortleaf Pine and Inkberry is important to know. While considering everything about Shortleaf Pine and Inkberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Inkberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand and for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Shortleaf Pine and Inkberry Physical Information
Shortleaf Pine and Inkberry physical information is very important for comparison. Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Shortleaf Pine and Inkberry are as follows:
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Inkberry flower color: White
- Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Inkberry
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Inkberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shortleaf Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.