Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Western United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Coniferous Tree
Pinus albicaulis, Pinus monticola
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Littleleaf disease
Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
-
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Wood
Bark
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PINUS echinata
PINUS flexilis
Common Name
Shortleaf Pine
limber pine
In Hindi
Shortleaf Pine
limber pine
In German
Shortleaf Pine
limber pine
In French
Shortleaf Pine
limber pine
In Spanish
Shortleaf pino
limber pine
In Greek
Shortleaf Pine
εύκαμπτος πεύκο
In Portuguese
Shortleaf Pine
limver foi
In Polish
Shortleaf Pine
limver poszedł
In Latin
Pinus Shortleaf
limver abiit
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Properties of Shortleaf Pine and Limber Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Shortleaf Pine and Limber Pine? We provide you with everything About Shortleaf Pine and Limber Pine. Shortleaf Pine doesn't have thorns and Limber Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Shortleaf Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Shortleaf Pine has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Limber Pine has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Shortleaf Pine and Limber Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shortleaf Pine and Limber Pine
Season and care of Shortleaf Pine and Limber Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Shortleaf Pine and Limber Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Limber Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand and for Limber Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Limber Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Shortleaf Pine and Limber Pine Physical Information
Shortleaf Pine and Limber Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Limber Pine height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Shortleaf Pine and Limber Pine are as follows:
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Limber Pine flower color:
- Limber Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Limber Pine
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Limber Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shortleaf Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Limber Pine pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limber Pine needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.