Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Grass
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
China
Types
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
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
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS strobus
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
Pinus strobus
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Weymouth-Kiefer
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
Pinus strobus
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
Pinus strobus
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
Pinus strobus
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Pinus strobus
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Sosna wejmutka
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
Pinus strobus
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Not Available
Class
Pinopsida
Not Available
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Pine and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of White Pine and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about White Pine and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Pine is Loam, Sand and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Pine and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
White Pine and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of White Pine and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of White Pine and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of White Pine and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
