Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States
Western United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Pinus albicaulis, Pinus monticola
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Rust
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Bark
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
PINUS flexilis
Common Name
slash pine
limber pine
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
limber pine
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
limber pine
In French
slash pine
limber pine
In Spanish
pino slash
limber pine
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
εύκαμπτος πεύκο
In Portuguese
pinho barra
limver foi
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
limver poszedł
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
limver abiit
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Limber Pine
Season and care of Slash Pine and Limber Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Limber Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Limber Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Limber Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Limber Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Slash Pine and Limber Pine Physical Information
Slash Pine and Limber Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Limber Pine height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Limber Pine are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Limber Pine flower color:
- Limber Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Slash Pine and Limber Pine
Care of Slash Pine and Limber Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Limber Pine pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limber Pine needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.