Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Loamy soils, 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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Orange Red
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Elliptic
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
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 in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Littleleaf disease
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PINUS echinata
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
Shortleaf Pine
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In Hindi
Shortleaf Pine
Mandarin
In German
Shortleaf Pine
Mandarin
In French
Shortleaf Pine
mandarin
In Spanish
Shortleaf pino
mandarín
In Greek
Shortleaf Pine
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Shortleaf Pine
tangerina
In Polish
Shortleaf Pine
Mandarynka
In Latin
Pinus Shortleaf
Latin
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Shortleaf Pine and Mandarin
Season and care of Shortleaf Pine and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Shortleaf Pine and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Shortleaf Pine and Mandarin Physical Information
Shortleaf Pine and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Shortleaf Pine and Mandarin are as follows:
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Mandarin
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shortleaf Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.