Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southeastern United States
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the late winter or spring, 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
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
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
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
PRUNUS americana
Common Name
slash pine
Wild Plum
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
जंगली बेर
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
wild Plum
In French
slash pine
wild Plum
In Spanish
pino slash
ciruelo silvestre
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
Κορόμηλο
In Portuguese
pinho barra
Wild Plum
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
dzikiej śliwy
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
Wild Plum
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Wild Plum
Season and care of Slash Pine and Wild Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Wild Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Slash Pine and Wild Plum Physical Information
Slash Pine and Wild Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Wild Plum are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Wild Plum flower color: White
- Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Slash Pine and Wild Plum
Care of Slash Pine and Wild Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Wild Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.