Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Mexico, Central America
Types
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
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
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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
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
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
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
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Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Bulbs, 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
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PINUS strobus
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Pinus strobus
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Weymouth-Kiefer
Yambohne
In French
Pinus strobus
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Pinus strobus
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Pinus strobus
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Pinus strobus
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Sosna wejmutka
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Pinus strobus
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Pinopsida
Eudicotyledones
Properties of White Pine and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of White Pine and Jicama? We provide you with everything About White Pine and Jicama. White Pine doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also White Pine does not have fragrant flowers. White Pine has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation and sneezing and Jicama has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation and sneezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of White Pine and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Pine and Jicama
Season and care of White Pine and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about White Pine and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Pine is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
White Pine and Jicama Physical Information
White Pine and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of White Pine and Jicama are as follows:
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of White Pine and Jicama
Care of White Pine and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.