Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Western United States, Canada
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
Types
Pinus lambertiana
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Magenta, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water three times weekly in summer
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, 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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
27-3-3 ratio, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blister Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Douglas squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Laxative, Opthalmic, Poultice
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Adhesive, Used as a chewing gum, Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Alpine, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PINUS lambertiana
GERANIUM subcaulescens
Common Name
Sugar pine, Sugar cone pine
Cranesbill
In Hindi
Sugar Pine
Hydrangea
In German
Sugar Pine
Hortensie
In French
Sugar Pine
Hortensia
In Spanish
Sugar Pine
Hortensia
In Greek
Sugar Pine
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Sugar Pine
Hortênsia
In Polish
Sugar Pine
Hortensja
Family
Pinaceae
Geraniaceae
Properties of Sugar Pine and Cranesbill
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Pine and Cranesbill? We provide you with everything About Sugar Pine and Cranesbill. Sugar Pine doesn't have thorns and Cranesbill doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Pine has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Cranesbill has allergic reactions like 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 Sugar Pine and Cranesbill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Pine and Cranesbill
Season and care of Sugar Pine and Cranesbill is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Pine and Cranesbill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cranesbill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sugar Pine is Loam and for Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Pine and Cranesbill Physical Information
Sugar Pine and Cranesbill physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Cranesbill height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Sugar Pine and Cranesbill are as follows:
Care of Sugar Pine and Cranesbill
Care of Sugar Pine and Cranesbill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cranesbill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sugar Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.