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
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Ranch, Seascape
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Topiary, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.