Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Coniferous Tree
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark 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
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Cuttings, 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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Littleleaf disease
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Inner Bark, Wood
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 green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
PINUS echinata
Common Name
slash pine
Shortleaf Pine
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
Shortleaf Pine
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Shortleaf Pine
In French
slash pine
Shortleaf Pine
In Spanish
pino slash
Shortleaf pino
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
Shortleaf Pine
In Portuguese
pinho barra
Shortleaf Pine
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
Shortleaf Pine
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
Pinus Shortleaf
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Shortleaf Pine
Season and care of Slash Pine and Shortleaf Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Shortleaf Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Slash Pine and Shortleaf Pine Physical Information
Slash Pine and Shortleaf Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Shortleaf Pine are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
- Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Slash Pine and Shortleaf Pine
Care of Slash Pine and Shortleaf Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.