Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Eastern Europe
Types
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
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
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Skin irritation
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
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
Not Available
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Not Available
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PINUS strobus
IRIS pumila
Common Name
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Pinus strobus
Dwarf Iris
In German
Weymouth-Kiefer
Zwergiris
In French
Pinus strobus
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Pinus strobus
Enano Iris
In Greek
Pinus strobus
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Pinus strobus
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Sosna wejmutka
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Pinus strobus
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Pine and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of White Pine and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about White Pine and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Pine is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
White Pine and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
White Pine and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of White Pine and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of White Pine and Dwarf Iris
Care of White Pine and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.