Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States
Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
open Woodlands, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
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, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
Moisture, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Moisture, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
Anxiety, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Agroforestry, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Cramps, Insect Bites, Itching, Joint pain, Muscle Pain, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Bark, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Traditional medicine, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
ABIES alba
Common Name
slash pine
Silver Fir, European Silver Fir
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
Silver Fir
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Weißtanne
In French
slash pine
Argent sapin
In Spanish
pino slash
abeto blanco
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
ελάτης
In Portuguese
pinho barra
prata Fir
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
srebrna Jodła
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
aBIES
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Silver Fir
Season and care of Slash Pine and Silver Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Silver Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Silver Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Slash Pine and Silver Fir Physical Information
Slash Pine and Silver Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Silver Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Silver Fir are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Silver Fir flower color: Not Available
- Silver Fir leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Slash Pine and Silver Fir
Care of Slash Pine and Silver Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Fir 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 Silver Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.