Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States, Canada
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Pinus lambertiana
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-13
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
27-3-3 ratio, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blister Rust
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Douglas squirrels
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Laxative, Opthalmic, Poultice
Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Adhesive, Used as a chewing gum, Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS lambertiana
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Sugar pine, Sugar cone pine
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
Sugar Pine
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
Sugar Pine
rosa Ipe
In French
Sugar Pine
rose Ipe
In Spanish
Sugar Pine
Pink Ipe
In Greek
Sugar Pine
ροζ Ipe
In Portuguese
Sugar Pine
rosa Ipe
In Polish
Sugar Pine
różowy Ipe
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sugar Pine and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Sugar Pine and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Pine and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Ipe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sugar Pine is Loam and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Pine and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Sugar Pine and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Pine and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Care of Sugar Pine and Pink Ipe
Care of Sugar Pine and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Sugar Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.