Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States
Western United States
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
2-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Aphids, Canker, Free of serious pests and diseases, Needle rust, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Applicable
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
PICEA pungens 'Baby Blue Eyes'
Common Name
slash pine
Dwarf Blue Spruce
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
Dwarf Blue Spruce
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Dwarf Blue Spruce
In French
slash pine
Dwarf Blue Spruce
In Spanish
pino slash
Enano Blue Spruce
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
Νάνος Blue Spruce
In Portuguese
pinho barra
Anão Blue Spruce
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
Dwarf Blue Spruce
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
Blue dwarf Spruce
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Dwarf Blue Spruce
Season and care of Slash Pine and Dwarf Blue Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Dwarf Blue Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Blue Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Slash Pine and Dwarf Blue Spruce Physical Information
Slash Pine and Dwarf Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Dwarf Blue Spruce height is 300.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Dwarf Blue Spruce are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Dwarf Blue Spruce flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Dwarf Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Slash Pine and Dwarf Blue Spruce
Care of Slash Pine and Dwarf Blue Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Blue Spruce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.