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
Russia/Siberia
Types
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Shrub
Habitat
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow
Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Purple, Sienna, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Water during dry weather, 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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
-
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, Ground Cover
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
-
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
-
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 for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Alpine, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PINUS strobus
MICROBIOTA decussata
Common Name
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
Microbiota, Siberian carpet cypress, Russian arbor vitae
In Hindi
Pinus strobus
माइक्रोबायोटा
In German
Weymouth-Kiefer
Mikrobiota
In French
Pinus strobus
microbiote
In Spanish
Pinus strobus
microbiota
In Greek
Pinus strobus
μικροχλωρίδας
In Portuguese
Pinus strobus
microbiota
In Polish
Sosna wejmutka
mikroflory
In Latin
Pinus strobus
Microbiota
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Cupressaceae
Season and Care of White Pine and Microbiota
Season and care of White Pine and Microbiota is important to know. While considering everything about White Pine and Microbiota Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Microbiota season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Pine is Loam, Sand and for Microbiota is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Microbiota is Acidic, Neutral.
White Pine and Microbiota Physical Information
White Pine and Microbiota physical information is very important for comparison. White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Microbiota height is 2,330.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of White Pine and Microbiota are as follows:
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Microbiota flower color: Dark Green
- Microbiota leaf color: Green
Care of White Pine and Microbiota
Care of White Pine and Microbiota include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Microbiota 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 Microbiota needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.