Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
Southeastern United States
  
Hybrid origin, North America
  
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
  
Not Available
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,290.00 cm
  
17
Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm
  
19
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Pink, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like
  
Ovate elongated
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
  
Root Division
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
  
Do not water excessively
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove dead flowers
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
  
Not Available
  
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
None
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
  
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
  
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Not Available
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
  
Food for animals
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
  
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
  
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
  
Common Name
slash pine
  
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
  
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
  
Hybrid Phlox
  
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
  
Hybrid Phlox
  
In French
slash pine
  
Phlox Hybrid
  
In Spanish
pino slash
  
Phlox híbrido
  
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
  
υβριδικά Phlox
  
In Portuguese
pinho barra
  
Phlox híbrido
  
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
  
Hybrydowy Phlox
  
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
  
Hybrid Phlox
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Coniferophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Pinaceae
  
Polemoniaceae
  
Genus
Pinus
  
Phlox
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Hybrid Phlox
Season and care of Slash Pine and Hybrid Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Hybrid Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Hybrid Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral.
Slash Pine and Hybrid Phlox Physical Information
Slash Pine and Hybrid Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Hybrid Phlox are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Slash Pine and Hybrid Phlox
Care of Slash Pine and Hybrid Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.