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Pinus aristata
Bristlecone Pine
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Linda Engstrom/Thompson
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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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.