Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Pinnate
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
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, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
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
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
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
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
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
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
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS strobus
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
Pinus strobus
Incense Cedar
In German
Weymouth-Kiefer
Zeder
In French
Pinus strobus
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
Pinus strobus
cedro de incienso
In Greek
Pinus strobus
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
Pinus strobus
cedro de incenso
In Polish
Sosna wejmutka
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
Pinus strobus
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Cupressaceae
Season and Care of White Pine and Incense Cedar
Season and care of White Pine and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about White Pine and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Pine is Loam, Sand and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
White Pine and Incense Cedar Physical Information
White Pine and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of White Pine and Incense Cedar are as follows:
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of White Pine and Incense Cedar
Care of White Pine and Incense Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.