Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark 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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Hummingbirds, 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
Cold, Cough, Wounds
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS strobus
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
Firecracker Flower
In Hindi
Pinus strobus
आबोली
In German
Weymouth-Kiefer
Kracher-Blume
In French
Pinus strobus
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
Pinus strobus
flor petardo
In Greek
Pinus strobus
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Pinus strobus
flor foguete
In Polish
Sosna wejmutka
petarda kwiat
In Latin
Pinus strobus
flos Firecracker
Family
Pinaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Brodiaeoideae
Season and Care of White Pine and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of White Pine and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about White Pine and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Pine is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
White Pine and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
White Pine and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of White Pine and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of White Pine and Firecracker Flower
Care of White Pine and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer White Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.