Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Western United States, Canada
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Deep Red, Pink, Purple
Magenta, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mountain pine beetle, White pine blister rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Allergy
Hay fever, Rhinitis
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Diuretic, Vermifuge
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used for making green dye, Used to flavour soups
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break
Alpine, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PINUS albicaulis 'Glauca'
GERANIUM subcaulescens
Common Name
Whitebark Pine, White Pine, Pitch Pine
Cranesbill
In Hindi
Whitebark Pine
Hydrangea
In German
Whitebark Pine
Hortensie
In French
Pin à écorce blanche
Hortensia
In Spanish
Whitebark pino
Hortensia
In Greek
Whitebark Pine
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Whitebark Pine
Hortênsia
In Polish
Whitebark Pine
Hortensja
In Latin
Pinus albicaulis
Hibiscus
Family
Pinaceae
Geraniaceae
Properties of Whitebark Pine and Cranesbill
Wondering what are the properties of Whitebark Pine and Cranesbill? We provide you with everything About Whitebark Pine and Cranesbill. Whitebark Pine has thorns and Cranesbill doesn't have thorns. Also Whitebark Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Whitebark Pine has allergic reactions like Hay fever and Rhinitis and Cranesbill 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 Cranesbill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Whitebark Pine and Cranesbill
Season and care of Whitebark Pine and Cranesbill is important to know. While considering everything about Whitebark Pine and Cranesbill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Whitebark Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cranesbill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Whitebark Pine is Loam, Sand and for Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Whitebark Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Whitebark Pine and Cranesbill Physical Information
Whitebark Pine and Cranesbill physical information is very important for comparison. Whitebark Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cranesbill height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Whitebark Pine and Cranesbill are as follows:
Whitebark Pine flower color: Deep Red, Pink and Purple
Whitebark Pine leaf color:
Cranesbill flower color: Magenta and Black
- Cranesbill leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Whitebark Pine and Cranesbill
Care of Whitebark Pine and Cranesbill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Whitebark Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cranesbill pruning is done 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 Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.