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Slash Pine
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About Slash Pine and Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Biennial

Type

Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree

Origin

Southeastern United States
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Types

Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

260
0 40000
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Habitat

Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-114-7
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-8
7-1

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,290.00 cm1,219.20 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

1,070.00 cm762.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow
Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown
Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
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Leaf Color in Summer

Green
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Leaf Color in Fall

Green
Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Needle like
Heart-shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

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Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Salt, Wet Site
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Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Salt, Wet Site
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Facts

Flowers

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Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
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Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Small mammals, Squirrels
Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Asthma, Skin irritation
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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Beauty Benefits

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Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits
Whole plant

Other Uses

Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Pinus elliottii
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

slash pine
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

स्लेश पाइन
भोज पत्र

In German

Schrägstrich Kiefer
Birke

In French

slash pine
Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

pino slash
Abedul

In Greek

κάθετο πεύκης
Birch Tree

In Portuguese

pinho barra
bétula

In Polish

sosny ukośnik
Brzoza

In Latin

VULNUS pinus
Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Pinales
Fagales

Family

Pinaceae
Betulaceae

Genus

Pinus
Betula

Clade

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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
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Subfamily

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Carpinaceae

Number of Species

12634
1 27800
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Properties of Slash Pine and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Slash Pine and Birch? We provide you with everything About Slash Pine and Birch. Slash Pine doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Slash Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Slash Pine has allergic reactions like Asthma and Skin irritation and Birch has allergic reactions like Asthma and 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 Slash Pine and Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Slash Pine and Birch

Season and care of Slash Pine and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Slash Pine and Birch Physical Information

Slash Pine and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Birch are as follows:

  • Slash Pine flower color: Yellow

  • Slash Pine leaf color: Green

  • Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan

  • Birch leaf color:

Care of Slash Pine and Birch

Care of Slash Pine and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.