Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
California, Mexico
Types
Pterocarya fraxinifolia, Pterocarya stenoptera
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Habitat
Boggy areas, Mixed deciduous forest
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USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
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Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
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Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Allergy
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Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
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Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
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used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Pterocarya fraxinifolia
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Caucasian wingnut, Caucasian walnut
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
wingnut
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
wingnut
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
wingnut
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
wingnut
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
wingnut
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
wingnut
Monterey Pine
In Polish
Wingnut
Monterey Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Juglandaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Wingnut and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Wingnut and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Wingnut and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wingnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wingnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wingnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wingnut and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Wingnut and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Wingnut height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Wingnut and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Wingnut flower color: Yellow green
Wingnut leaf color: Green
Monterey Pine flower color:
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wingnut and Monterey Pine
Care of Wingnut and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wingnut pruning is done Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Wingnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.