Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Western United States, Canada
Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Deep Red, Pink, Purple
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart-shaped
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mountain pine beetle, White pine blister rust
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Hay fever, Rhinitis
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Diuretic, Vermifuge
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used for making green dye, Used to flavour soups
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PINUS albicaulis 'Glauca'
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Whitebark Pine, White Pine, Pitch Pine
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Whitebark Pine
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Whitebark Pine
Yambohne
In French
Pin à écorce blanche
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Whitebark pino
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Whitebark Pine
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Whitebark Pine
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Whitebark Pine
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Pinus albicaulis
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Pinopsida
Eudicotyledones
Properties of Whitebark Pine and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Whitebark Pine and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Whitebark Pine and Jicama. Whitebark Pine has thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Whitebark Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Whitebark Pine has allergic reactions like Hay fever and Rhinitis and Jicama 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 Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Whitebark Pine and Jicama
Season and care of Whitebark Pine and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Whitebark Pine and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Whitebark Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Whitebark Pine is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Whitebark Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Whitebark Pine and Jicama Physical Information
Whitebark Pine and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Whitebark Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Whitebark Pine and Jicama are as follows:
Whitebark Pine flower color: Deep Red, Pink and Purple
Whitebark Pine leaf color:
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Whitebark Pine and Jicama
Care of Whitebark Pine and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Whitebark Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.