Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
-
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Pink, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Red blotch
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
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, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
PINUS strobus
Common Name
Skyrocket Juniper
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
In Hindi
skyrocket juniper
Pinus strobus
In German
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
Weymouth-Kiefer
In French
monter en flèche genévrier
Pinus strobus
In Spanish
dispararse enebro
Pinus strobus
In Greek
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
Pinus strobus
In Portuguese
foguete zimbro
Pinus strobus
In Polish
jałowiec Skyrocket
Sosna wejmutka
In Latin
skyrocket iuniperorum
Pinus strobus
Phylum
Pinophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Pinaceae
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Skyrocket Juniper and White Pine
Season and care of Skyrocket Juniper and White Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Skyrocket Juniper and White Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam and for White Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Skyrocket Juniper and White Pine Physical Information
Skyrocket Juniper and White Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Skyrocket Juniper and White Pine are as follows:
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
- White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and White Pine
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and White Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Skyrocket Juniper pruning is done 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 Skyrocket Juniper 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.