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
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Cedars
Habitat
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
River side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Shape
Needle like
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Skin rash
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
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Stem, 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
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
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, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PINUS strobus
ULMUS crassifolia
Common Name
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
Cedar Elm
In Hindi
Pinus strobus
देवदार एल्म
In German
Weymouth-Kiefer
Cedar Elm
In French
Pinus strobus
Cedar Elm
In Spanish
Pinus strobus
Cedar Elm
In Greek
Pinus strobus
Cedar Elm
In Portuguese
Pinus strobus
Cedar Elm
In Polish
Sosna wejmutka
Cedar Elm
In Latin
Pinus strobus
Ulmus Cedar
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of White Pine and Cedar Elm
Season and care of White Pine and Cedar Elm is important to know. While considering everything about White Pine and Cedar Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Pine is Loam, Sand and for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Pine and Cedar Elm Physical Information
White Pine and Cedar Elm physical information is very important for comparison. White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of White Pine and Cedar Elm are as follows:
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
- Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of White Pine and Cedar Elm
Care of White Pine and Cedar Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Cedar Elm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer White Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.