Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
California, Mexico
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
PINUS radiata
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
southernwood
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Eberraute
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Monterey Pine
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Monterey Pine
In Latin
Southernwood
Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Pinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Southernwood and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Southernwood and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Southernwood and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Monterey Pine flower color: Not Available
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Southernwood and Monterey Pine
Care of Southernwood and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.