Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Eastern Asia
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
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Aphids, Mealybugs, White Pine Weevil
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Pollen
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
Bonsai, Borders
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
anti-cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Wood
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 a dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PINUS strobus
TAXUS cuspidata
Common Name
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
spreading yew
In Hindi
Pinus strobus
Japanese Yew
In German
Weymouth-Kiefer
japanische Eibe
In French
Pinus strobus
Japanese Yew
In Spanish
Pinus strobus
tejo japonés
In Greek
Pinus strobus
Ιαπωνικά Yew
In Portuguese
Pinus strobus
Xapanese Filho
In Polish
Sosna wejmutka
Xapanese Son
In Latin
Pinus strobus
Filius Xapanese
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Pineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Pine and Japanese Yew
Season and care of White Pine and Japanese Yew is important to know. While considering everything about White Pine and Japanese Yew Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Yew season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Pine is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Yew is Loam while the PH of soil for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Yew is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Pine and Japanese Yew Physical Information
White Pine and Japanese Yew physical information is very important for comparison. White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Japanese Yew height is 90.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of White Pine and Japanese Yew are as follows:
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Japanese Yew flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Japanese Yew leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Pine and Japanese Yew
Care of White Pine and Japanese Yew include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Japanese Yew 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 Japanese Yew needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.