Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Shape
Needle like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Pollen
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
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Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
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
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS strobus
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Pinus strobus
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Weymouth-Kiefer
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Pinus strobus
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Pinus strobus
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Pinus strobus
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Pinus strobus
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Sosna wejmutka
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Pinus strobus
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of White Pine and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of White Pine and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about White Pine and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Pine is Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Pine and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
White Pine and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of White Pine and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of White Pine and Big leaf Maple
Care of White Pine and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer White Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.