Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green, Chocolate
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
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged 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
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
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
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, 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 Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, 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
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS strobus
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
Pinus strobus
Cordia subcordata
In German
Weymouth-Kiefer
Cordia subcordata
In French
Pinus strobus
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Pinus strobus
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
Pinus strobus
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
Pinus strobus
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Sosna wejmutka
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Pinus strobus
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of White Pine and Kou
Season and care of White Pine and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about White Pine and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Pine is Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Pine and Kou Physical Information
White Pine and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of White Pine and Kou are as follows:
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of White Pine and Kou
Care of White Pine and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer White Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.