Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Southeastern United States
  
China, Japan, Korea
  
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
  
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
9-4
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,290.00 cm
  
17
Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm
  
19
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like
  
Round
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Poorly Drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
  
Divison, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Poorly Drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
  
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
  
Wet Site
  
Flowers
None
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
  
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
  
Common Name
slash pine
  
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
  
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
  
variegated butterbur
  
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
  
bunte Pestwurz
  
In French
slash pine
  
pétasite panachée
  
In Spanish
pino slash
  
butterbur abigarrado
  
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
  
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
  
In Portuguese
pinho barra
  
butterbur variegada
  
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
  
barwny Lepiężnik
  
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
  
varius butterbur
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Coniferophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Not Available
  
Order
Pinales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Pinaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Pinus
  
Petasites
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Senecioneae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Variegated Butterbur
Season and care of Slash Pine and Variegated Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Variegated Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Variegated Butterbur season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Slash Pine and Variegated Butterbur Physical Information
Slash Pine and Variegated Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Variegated Butterbur are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Slash Pine and Variegated Butterbur
Care of Slash Pine and Variegated Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.