Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States
China
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
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Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Banks, 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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Yellow 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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
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Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
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, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
SARCOCOCCA confusa
Common Name
slash pine
Sweet Box
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
Sarcococca confusa
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Sarcococca verwirrt
In French
slash pine
Sarcococca confus
In Spanish
pino slash
Sarcococca confundido
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
Sarcococca συγχέεται
In Portuguese
pinho barra
Sarcococca confuso
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
sarcococca mylić
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
confusa Sarcococca
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Sarcococca confusa
Season and care of Slash Pine and Sarcococca confusa is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Sarcococca confusa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Slash Pine and Sarcococca confusa Physical Information
Slash Pine and Sarcococca confusa physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Sarcococca confusa are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
- Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Care of Slash Pine and Sarcococca confusa
Care of Slash Pine and Sarcococca confusa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, 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 Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.