Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Sedge or Rush
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
North America
Types
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Grass
Habitat
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
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
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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
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
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
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PINUS strobus
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Pinus strobus
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Weymouth-Kiefer
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Pinus strobus
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Pinus strobus
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Pinus strobus
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Pinus strobus
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Sosna wejmutka
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Pinus strobus
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Pinus
Schoenoplectus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of White Pine and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of White Pine and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about White Pine and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Pine is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Pine and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
White Pine and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of White Pine and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of White Pine and Softstem Bulrush
Care of White Pine and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.