Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, Canada
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Deep Red, Pink, Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
Full 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
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Nutcrackers
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
Hay fever, Rhinitis
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Diuretic, Vermifuge
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used for making green dye, Used to flavour soups
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break
Not Available
Botanical Name
PINUS albicaulis 'Glauca'
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
Whitebark Pine, White Pine, Pitch Pine
slash pine
In Hindi
Whitebark Pine
स्लेश पाइन
In German
Whitebark Pine
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
Pin à écorce blanche
slash pine
In Spanish
Whitebark pino
pino slash
In Greek
Whitebark Pine
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
Whitebark Pine
pinho barra
In Polish
Whitebark Pine
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
Pinus albicaulis
VULNUS pinus
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Whitebark Pine and Slash Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Whitebark Pine and Slash Pine? We provide you with everything About Whitebark Pine and Slash Pine. Whitebark Pine has thorns and Slash Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Whitebark Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Whitebark Pine has allergic reactions like Hay fever and Rhinitis and Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Whitebark Pine and Slash Pine
Season and care of Whitebark Pine and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Whitebark Pine and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Whitebark Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Whitebark Pine is Loam, Sand and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Whitebark Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Whitebark Pine and Slash Pine Physical Information
Whitebark Pine and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Whitebark Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Whitebark Pine and Slash Pine are as follows:
Whitebark Pine flower color: Deep Red, Pink and Purple
Whitebark Pine leaf color: Not Available
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Whitebark Pine and Slash Pine
Care of Whitebark Pine and Slash Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Whitebark Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.