Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Habitat
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Pink, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
-
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
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
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
PINUS strobus
Common Name
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
In Hindi
Silver bells
Pinus strobus
In German
Silver bells
Weymouth-Kiefer
In French
Silver bells
Pinus strobus
In Spanish
Silver bells
Pinus strobus
In Greek
Silver bells
Pinus strobus
In Portuguese
Silver bells
Pinus strobus
In Polish
Silver bells
Sosna wejmutka
In Latin
Silver bells
Pinus strobus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Asparagaceae
Pinaceae
Season and Care of Silver Bells and White Pine
Season and care of Silver Bells and White Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Bells and White Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Bells season is Spring and White Pine season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Bells is and for White Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Bells is and for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Bells and White Pine Physical Information
Silver Bells and White Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Bells and White Pine are as follows:
Silver Bells flower color: White
Silver Bells leaf color: Green
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
- White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Silver Bells and White Pine
Care of Silver Bells and White Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells 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.