Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Japan
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
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Indigo, Dark Blue, Black
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Grass like
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Regular watering during dry periods
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Asthma
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
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
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
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
useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PINUS strobus
OPHIOPOGON japonicus
Common Name
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
Mondo grass, lily turf, snakebeard
In Hindi
Pinus strobus
Mondo Grass
In German
Weymouth-Kiefer
Mondo Grass
In French
Pinus strobus
Mondo Grass
In Spanish
Pinus strobus
Ophiopogon planiscapus
In Greek
Pinus strobus
Mondo Grass
In Portuguese
Pinus strobus
Mondo Grass
In Polish
Sosna wejmutka
Mondo Grass
In Latin
Pinus strobus
Mondo Grass
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Pineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Pine and Mondo Grass
Season and care of White Pine and Mondo Grass is important to know. While considering everything about White Pine and Mondo Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Pine is Loam, Sand and for Mondo Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
White Pine and Mondo Grass Physical Information
White Pine and Mondo Grass physical information is very important for comparison. White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Mondo Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 2.30 cm. The color specification of White Pine and Mondo Grass are as follows:
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
- Mondo Grass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Pine and Mondo Grass
Care of White Pine and Mondo Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Mondo Grass 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 Mondo Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
