Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern United States
Southern Africa
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Carissa Carandas
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval to roundish
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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, 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
Equal amount of N,P,K
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
Mildly Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Cake, Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
CARISSA macrocarpa 'Emerald Blanket'
Common Name
slash pine
Large Num-Num
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
नेटाल बेर
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Natal Plum
In French
slash pine
natal Plum
In Spanish
pino slash
Ciruela Natal
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
Natal Plum
In Portuguese
pinho barra
Natal Plum
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
Natal Plum
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
Natal Plum
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Gentianales
Family
Pinaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Natal Plum
Season and care of Slash Pine and Natal Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Natal Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Natal Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Slash Pine and Natal Plum Physical Information
Slash Pine and Natal Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Natal Plum are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Natal Plum flower color: White
- Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Slash Pine and Natal Plum
Care of Slash Pine and Natal Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Natal Plum 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 Natal Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.