Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
AMMI majus
Common Name
slash pine
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
बिशप निराना
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
slash pine
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
pino slash
biznaga
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
pinho barra
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Pinus
Trachyspermum
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Slash Pine and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Slash Pine and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Slash Pine and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Slash Pine and Bishop's Weed
Care of Slash Pine and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.