Pinus aristata
Bristlecone Pine
Description
Pinus aristata is an evergreen tree. Grows very slow to 20 ft., possibly as tall as 45 ft. The needles are 1-1.5 in. and dark green. The cones are 3.5 in. and dark purplish brown. Good bonsai, container and rock garden plant.
Plant Type
Conifer, Shrub
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
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Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
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Fruit Color
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Fruit Season
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As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.