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
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia
Types
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Blue fescue, Large Blue fescue
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Tan, Gray
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
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Not Available
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
Ground Cover
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, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Seeds
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PINUS strobus
FESTUCA glauca 'Boulder Blue'
Common Name
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
Blue Fescue, Boulder Blue Fescue
In Hindi
Pinus strobus
Boulder Blue Fescue
In German
Weymouth-Kiefer
Boulder Blau -Schwingel
In French
Pinus strobus
Boulder bleu fétuque
In Spanish
Pinus strobus
Boulder azul de la hierba festuca
In Greek
Pinus strobus
Boulder μπλε γρασίδι φεστούκα
In Portuguese
Pinus strobus
Boulder Blue Grass festuca
In Polish
Sosna wejmutka
Boulder niebieskie trawy kostrzewy
In Latin
Pinus strobus
Hyacintho herba, lapidem fescue
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of White Pine and Boulder Blue Fescue
Season and care of White Pine and Boulder Blue Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about White Pine and Boulder Blue Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boulder Blue Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Pine is Loam, Sand and for Boulder Blue Fescue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Boulder Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
White Pine and Boulder Blue Fescue Physical Information
White Pine and Boulder Blue Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Boulder Blue Fescue height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of White Pine and Boulder Blue Fescue are as follows:
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Boulder Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Boulder Blue Fescue leaf color: Blue Green and Gray
Care of White Pine and Boulder Blue Fescue
Care of White Pine and Boulder Blue Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Boulder Blue Fescue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Boulder Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.