Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
  
South America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
Hills, Hilly upland habitat, Lowland, Wet Woods
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
9-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-8
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
  
Red, Magenta
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
  
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
bipinnate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Scale
  
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
None
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Homeopathy
  
Part of Plant Used
Wood
  
Flowers, Wood
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
PINUS virginiana
  
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
Common Name
Scrub Pine
  
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
  
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया पाइन
  
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
In German
Virginia Pine
  
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
In French
Virginia Pine
  
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
In Spanish
Virginia pino
  
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
In Greek
Βιρτζίνια Pine
  
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
In Portuguese
Virginia Pine
  
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
In Polish
Virginia Pine
  
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
In Latin
Virginia Pinus
  
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Pinophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Pinaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Pinus
  
Calliandra
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Ingeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Mimosoideae
  
Season and Care of Virginia Pine and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Virginia Pine and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Pine and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Powder Puff Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Virginia Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Virginia Pine and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Virginia Pine and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Pine height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Virginia Pine and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Virginia Pine flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Virginia Pine leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Virginia Pine and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Virginia Pine and Powder Puff Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Virginia Pine pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads and Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Virginia Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.