Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
Western United States, Canada
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-7
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Deep Red, Pink, Purple
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Mountain pine beetle, White pine blister rust
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Hay fever, Rhinitis
Corydalis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Diuretic, Vermifuge
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used for making green dye, Used to flavour soups
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PINUS albicaulis 'Glauca'
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Whitebark Pine, White Pine, Pitch Pine
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
Whitebark Pine
Capnoides
In German
Whitebark Pine
Capnoides
In French
Pin à écorce blanche
capnoides
In Spanish
Whitebark pino
Capnoides
In Greek
Whitebark Pine
Capnoides
In Portuguese
Whitebark Pine
Capnoides
In Polish
Whitebark Pine
Capnoides
In Latin
Pinus albicaulis
capnoides
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Pinopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Pinaceae
Fumariaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Fumarioideae
Properties of Whitebark Pine and Capnoides
Wondering what are the properties of Whitebark Pine and Capnoides? We provide you with everything About Whitebark Pine and Capnoides. Whitebark Pine has thorns and Capnoides doesn't have thorns. Also Whitebark Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Whitebark Pine has allergic reactions like Hay fever and Rhinitis and Capnoides has allergic reactions like Hay fever and Rhinitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Whitebark Pine and Capnoides and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Whitebark Pine and Capnoides
Season and care of Whitebark Pine and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Whitebark Pine and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Whitebark Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capnoides season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Whitebark Pine is Loam, Sand and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Whitebark Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Whitebark Pine and Capnoides Physical Information
Whitebark Pine and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Whitebark Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Whitebark Pine and Capnoides are as follows:
Whitebark Pine flower color: Deep Red, Pink and Purple
Whitebark Pine leaf color:
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Whitebark Pine and Capnoides
Care of Whitebark Pine and Capnoides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Whitebark Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Whitebark Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.