Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Western Asia
Types
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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, 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
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Mild Allergen, 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
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
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
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, 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 making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PINUS strobus
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Pinus strobus
मीठी चेरी
In German
Weymouth-Kiefer
Süße Kirsche
In French
Pinus strobus
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Pinus strobus
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Pinus strobus
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Pinus strobus
Cereja doce
In Polish
Sosna wejmutka
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Pinus strobus
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of White Pine and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of White Pine and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about White Pine and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Pine is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
White Pine and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
White Pine and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of White Pine and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of White Pine and Sweet Cherry
Care of White Pine and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer White Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.