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
North America
Types
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Pyramidal
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, 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 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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
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
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
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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, Showy Purposes
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
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 Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS strobus
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Pinus strobus
Chokecherry
In German
Weymouth-Kiefer
Chokecherry
In French
Pinus strobus
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Pinus strobus
Chokecherry
In Greek
Pinus strobus
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Pinus strobus
Chokecherry
In Polish
Sosna wejmutka
Chokecherry
In Latin
Pinus strobus
chokecherry
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of White Pine and Chokecherry
Season and care of White Pine and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about White Pine and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Pine is Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Pine and Chokecherry Physical Information
White Pine and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of White Pine and Chokecherry are as follows:
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of White Pine and Chokecherry
Care of White Pine and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer White Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.