Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, Canada
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Pinus lambertiana
Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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 or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water three times weekly in summer
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
27-3-3 ratio, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blister Rust
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Douglas squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Laxative, Opthalmic, Poultice
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Adhesive, Used as a chewing gum, Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PINUS lambertiana
ILEX glabra
Common Name
Sugar pine, Sugar cone pine
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
In Hindi
Sugar Pine
Inkberry
In German
Sugar Pine
Inkberry
In French
Sugar Pine
Inkberry
In Spanish
Sugar Pine
Inkberry
In Greek
Sugar Pine
Inkberry
In Portuguese
Sugar Pine
Inkberry
In Polish
Sugar Pine
inkberry
Order
Pinales
Aquifoliales
Family
Pinaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sugar Pine and Inkberry
Season and care of Sugar Pine and Inkberry is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Pine and Inkberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Inkberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sugar Pine is Loam and for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Pine and Inkberry Physical Information
Sugar Pine and Inkberry physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Pine and Inkberry are as follows:
Care of Sugar Pine and Inkberry
Care of Sugar Pine and Inkberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Sugar Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.