Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
7-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
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
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
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, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
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
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PINUS strobus
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
Pinus strobus
Chincherinchee
In German
Weymouth-Kiefer
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Pinus strobus
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
Pinus strobus
Chincherinchee
In Greek
Pinus strobus
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
Pinus strobus
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Sosna wejmutka
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Pinus strobus
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Pinales
Asparagales
Family
Pinaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Pineae
Ornithogaleae
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of White Pine and Chincherinchee
Season and care of White Pine and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about White Pine and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chincherinchee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Pine is Loam, Sand and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Pine and Chincherinchee Physical Information
White Pine and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of White Pine and Chincherinchee are as follows:
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of White Pine and Chincherinchee
Care of White Pine and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer White Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.