Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southeastern United States
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
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Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
slash pine
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
candlenut पेड़
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Candlenut Baum
In French
slash pine
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
pino slash
árbol candlenut
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
pinho barra
candlenut árvore
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Pinales
Malpighiales
Family
Pinaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Candlenut
Season and care of Slash Pine and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Slash Pine and Candlenut Physical Information
Slash Pine and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Candlenut are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Slash Pine and Candlenut
Care of Slash Pine and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.