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
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Types
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Shape
Needle like
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
allergic reaction, Asthma
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, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, 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, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, 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
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PINUS strobus
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Pinus strobus
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Weymouth-Kiefer
Crapemyrtle
In French
Pinus strobus
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Pinus strobus
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Pinus strobus
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Pinus strobus
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Sosna wejmutka
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Pinus strobus
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Pinus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pineae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of White Pine and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of White Pine and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about White Pine and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Pine is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
White Pine and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
White Pine and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of White Pine and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of White Pine and Crapemyrtle
Care of White Pine and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.