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
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Ficus benjamina
Habitat
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, 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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Water carefully
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
Loam, Sand
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
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
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
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
Reduce Bruises
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
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, 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
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS strobus
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
Pinus strobus
रो अंजीर
In German
Weymouth-Kiefer
Birkenfeige
In French
Pinus strobus
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
Pinus strobus
higo llorón
In Greek
Pinus strobus
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
Pinus strobus
chorando fig
In Polish
Sosna wejmutka
płacz rys
In Latin
Pinus strobus
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of White Pine and Weeping Fig
Season and care of White Pine and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about White Pine and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Pine is Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Pine and Weeping Fig Physical Information
White Pine and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of White Pine and Weeping Fig are as follows:
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Pine and Weeping Fig
Care of White Pine and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Weeping Fig 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 Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.