Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Southeastern United States
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
meadows, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Ivory, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fibre
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Common Name
slash pine
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
Needle Grass
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Nadel- Gras
In French
slash pine
aiguille Herbe
In Spanish
pino slash
Hierba de aguja
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
βελόνα Grass
In Portuguese
pinho barra
agulha Relva
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
igła do trawy
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
acus Grass
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Lilopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Needle Grass
Season and care of Slash Pine and Needle Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Needle Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Needle Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Slash Pine and Needle Grass Physical Information
Slash Pine and Needle Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Needle Grass are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
- Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Slash Pine and Needle Grass
Care of Slash Pine and Needle Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Needle Grass 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 Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.