Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States, Canada
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
-
Quercus alba, Quercus garryana
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Deep Red, Pink, Purple
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Spreading mass
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Mountain pine beetle, White pine blister rust
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Hay fever, Rhinitis
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Diuretic, Vermifuge
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used for making green dye, Used to flavour soups
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS albicaulis 'Glauca'
QUERCUS alba
Common Name
Whitebark Pine, White Pine, Pitch Pine
White Oak
In Hindi
Whitebark Pine
सफेद ओक
In German
Whitebark Pine
weiße Eiche
In French
Pin à écorce blanche
chêne blanc
In Spanish
Whitebark pino
roble blanco
In Greek
Whitebark Pine
White Oak
In Portuguese
Whitebark Pine
Carvalho branco
In Polish
Whitebark Pine
biały dąb
In Latin
Pinus albicaulis
Quercus alba
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Whitebark Pine and White Oak
Season and care of Whitebark Pine and White Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Whitebark Pine and White Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Whitebark Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Whitebark Pine is Loam, Sand and for White Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Whitebark Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Whitebark Pine and White Oak Physical Information
Whitebark Pine and White Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Whitebark Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Whitebark Pine and White Oak are as follows:
Whitebark Pine flower color: Deep Red, Pink and Purple
Whitebark Pine leaf color:
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Care of Whitebark Pine and White Oak
Care of Whitebark Pine and White Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Whitebark Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Whitebark Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.