Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern United States
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
Arthritis, Inflammation
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits
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 salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
slash pine
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
Tomatillos
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Tomatillos
In French
slash pine
Tomatilles
In Spanish
pino slash
Tomatillos
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
pinho barra
Tomatillos
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
Tomatillos
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
Tomatillos
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Tomatillo
Season and care of Slash Pine and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Slash Pine and Tomatillo Physical Information
Slash Pine and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Tomatillo are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Slash Pine and Tomatillo
Care of Slash Pine and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.