Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States
Western United States, Canada
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
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
Water three times weekly in summer
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
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
27-3-3 ratio, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Blister Rust
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Douglas squirrels, Owls
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Carminative, Laxative, Opthalmic, Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Adhesive, Used as a chewing gum, 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
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
PINUS lambertiana
Common Name
slash pine
Sugar pine, Sugar cone pine
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
Sugar Pine
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Sugar Pine
In French
slash pine
Sugar Pine
In Spanish
pino slash
Sugar Pine
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
Sugar Pine
In Portuguese
pinho barra
Sugar Pine
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
Sugar Pine
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
Pinus
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Slash Pine and Sugar Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Slash Pine and Sugar Pine? We provide you with everything About Slash Pine and Sugar Pine. Slash Pine doesn't have thorns and Sugar Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Slash Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Slash Pine has allergic reactions like Asthma and Skin irritation and Sugar Pine has allergic reactions like Asthma and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Slash Pine and Sugar Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Sugar Pine
Season and care of Slash Pine and Sugar Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Sugar Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Pine is Loam while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Slash Pine and Sugar Pine Physical Information
Slash Pine and Sugar Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Sugar Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Sugar Pine are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Sugar Pine flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Sugar Pine leaf color: Not Available
Care of Slash Pine and Sugar Pine
Care of Slash Pine and Sugar Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar 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 Sugar Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.