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
North America, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, California, Canada, Mexico
Types
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Abies concolor concolor, Abies concolor lowiana
Habitat
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Needle 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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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, 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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ammonium Nitrate, Inorganic, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Bark beetles, Needle rust, spruce budworm
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
None
Insignificant
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
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Not Available
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, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Agroforestry, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
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 a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PINUS strobus
ABIES concolor
Common Name
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
white fir, Colorado white fir
In Hindi
Pinus strobus
White Fir
In German
Weymouth-Kiefer
White Fir
In French
Pinus strobus
White Fir
In Spanish
Pinus strobus
White Fir
In Greek
Pinus strobus
White Fir
In Portuguese
Pinus strobus
White Fir
In Polish
Sosna wejmutka
Jodła
In Latin
Pinus strobus
abies alba
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Pineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of White Pine and White Fir
Season and care of White Pine and White Fir is important to know. While considering everything about White Pine and White Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Pine is Loam, Sand and for White Fir is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for White Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
White Pine and White Fir Physical Information
White Pine and White Fir physical information is very important for comparison. White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas White Fir height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of White Pine and White Fir are as follows:
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
White Fir flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- White Fir leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of White Pine and White Fir
Care of White Pine and White Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and White Fir pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer White Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.