Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, Mexico, North America
California, Mexico
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
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
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Dermatitis
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Immunity, Manganese, Obesity, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Winter Squash
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
कोंहड़ा
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Winter squash
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
courges d'hiver
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
calabaza de invierno
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
σκουός χειμώνα
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
abóbora
Monterey Pine
In Polish
dynia
Monterey Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Winter Squash and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Winter Squash and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Squash and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Squash season is Summer and Fall and Monterey Pine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Winter Squash is Loam and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Squash is Neutral and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Winter Squash and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Winter Squash and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Squash and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Monterey Pine flower color:
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Winter Squash and Monterey Pine
Care of Winter Squash and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Squash pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Winter Squash 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.