Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Hilly upland habitat, Lowland, Wet Woods
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Not Available
Botanical Name
PINUS virginiana
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
Scrub Pine
slash pine
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया पाइन
स्लेश पाइन
In German
Virginia Pine
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
Virginia Pine
slash pine
In Spanish
Virginia pino
pino slash
In Greek
Βιρτζίνια Pine
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
Virginia Pine
pinho barra
In Polish
Virginia Pine
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
Virginia Pinus
VULNUS pinus
Phylum
Pinophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Pine and Slash Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Pine and Slash Pine? We provide you with everything About Virginia Pine and Slash Pine. Virginia Pine has thorns and Slash Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Virginia Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Virginia Pine has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Slash Pine 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 Virginia Pine and Slash Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Pine and Slash Pine
Season and care of Virginia Pine and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Pine and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Virginia Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Virginia Pine and Slash Pine Physical Information
Virginia Pine and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Pine height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Virginia Pine and Slash Pine are as follows:
Virginia Pine flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Virginia Pine leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Virginia Pine and Slash Pine
Care of Virginia Pine and Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.