Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Southeastern United States
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
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Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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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Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
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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, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Snails
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
slash pine
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
रजत बाबा
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Silver Sage
In French
slash pine
Silver Sage
In Spanish
pino slash
silver Sage
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
pinho barra
silver Sage
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
silver Sage
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Silver Sage
Season and care of Slash Pine and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Slash Pine and Silver Sage Physical Information
Slash Pine and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Silver Sage are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Slash Pine and Silver Sage
Care of Slash Pine and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Sage 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 Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.