Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
Alpine Meadows, Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Slopes, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1 - 7,15 - 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
-
Birds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
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Other Uses
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Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Pinus balfouriana
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
Foxtail pine
In Hindi
Tilaka
foxtail pine
In German
Tilapia
foxtail Kiefer
In French
Tilapia
sétaire pin
In Spanish
tilapia
pino de cola de zorra
In Greek
tilaka
αλωπέκουρου πεύκο
In Portuguese
tilaka
pinho foxtail
In Polish
tilakiem
włośnica sosny
In Latin
tilaka
panicum pinus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Symplocaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Tilaka and Foxtail pine
Season and care of Tilaka and Foxtail pine is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Foxtail pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Foxtail pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Foxtail pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Foxtail pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Tilaka and Foxtail pine Physical Information
Tilaka and Foxtail pine physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Foxtail pine height is 1,000.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Foxtail pine are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Foxtail pine flower color:
- Foxtail pine leaf color: Green
Care of Tilaka and Foxtail pine
Care of Tilaka and Foxtail pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Foxtail pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.