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
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Habitat
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Magenta
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Red, Dark Green, Copper
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
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long Linear
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
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Twice a week
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
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 after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Pests and Diseases
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
-
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
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
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
-
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS strobus
LITCHI chinensis
Common Name
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
In Hindi
Pinus strobus
लीची
In German
Weymouth-Kiefer
Lychee
In French
Pinus strobus
Lychee
In Spanish
Pinus strobus
Lychee
In Greek
Pinus strobus
λίτσι
In Portuguese
Pinus strobus
lichia
In Polish
Sosna wejmutka
Lychee
In Latin
Pinus strobus
Lychee
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Sapindaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Sapindoideae
Season and Care of White Pine and Lychee
Season and care of White Pine and Lychee is important to know. While considering everything about White Pine and Lychee Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Pine is Loam, Sand and for Lychee is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral.
White Pine and Lychee Physical Information
White Pine and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of White Pine and Lychee are as follows:
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Care of White Pine and Lychee
Care of White Pine and Lychee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer White Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.