Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Madagascar
Types
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, 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
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
Skin Problems
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, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Root
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
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS strobus
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Pinus strobus
Devil's Backbone
In German
Weymouth-Kiefer
Devil's Backbone
In French
Pinus strobus
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Pinus strobus
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Pinus strobus
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Pinus strobus
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Sosna wejmutka
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Pinus strobus
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Malpighiales
Family
Pinaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of White Pine and Devils Backbone
Season and care of White Pine and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about White Pine and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Pine is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
White Pine and Devils Backbone Physical Information
White Pine and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of White Pine and Devils Backbone are as follows:
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of White Pine and Devils Backbone
Care of White Pine and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Devils Backbone pruning is done 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.