Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States, Canada
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Deep Red, Pink, Purple
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Keep Slightly Dry
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
Mountain pine beetle, White pine blister rust
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Hay fever, Rhinitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Diuretic, Vermifuge
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used for making green dye, Used to flavour soups
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS albicaulis 'Glauca'
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Whitebark Pine, White Pine, Pitch Pine
Amur Maple
In Hindi
Whitebark Pine
अमुर मेपल
In German
Whitebark Pine
Amur-Ahorn
In French
Pin à écorce blanche
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
Whitebark pino
arce de Amur
In Greek
Whitebark Pine
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
Whitebark Pine
de bordo amur
In Polish
Whitebark Pine
klon amur
In Latin
Pinus albicaulis
amur acernis
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Whitebark Pine and Amur Maple
Season and care of Whitebark Pine and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Whitebark Pine and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Whitebark Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Whitebark Pine is Loam, Sand and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Whitebark Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Whitebark Pine and Amur Maple Physical Information
Whitebark Pine and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Whitebark Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Whitebark Pine and Amur Maple are as follows:
Whitebark Pine flower color: Deep Red, Pink and Purple
Whitebark Pine leaf color:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Whitebark Pine and Amur Maple
Care of Whitebark Pine and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Whitebark Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Whitebark Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry.