Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Southeastern United States
Europe
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
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Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Pastures, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Oval
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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 regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Bees
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
BORAGO officinalis
Common Name
slash pine
Borage, starflower
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
Borage
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Borretsch
In French
slash pine
Bourrache
In Spanish
pino slash
borraja
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
Borage
In Portuguese
pinho barra
Borragem
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
Ogórecznik
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
borage
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Borage
Season and care of Slash Pine and Borage is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Borage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Borage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Borage is Loam while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Borage is Neutral.
Slash Pine and Borage Physical Information
Slash Pine and Borage physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Borage are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Borage flower color: Blue
- Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Slash Pine and Borage
Care of Slash Pine and Borage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Borage pruning is done Prune regularly and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Borage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.