Pinus aristata
bristlecone pine
Notes:
Notorious for very slow growth (Iseli Nursery says 3-5"/yr, while Conifer Kingdom is a bit more optimistic at 6-12"/yr). Looks old even when young; very picturesque form. Needles in fives can persist for 15+ years, contributing to the density.
USDA and Cal Poly outnumber NCSU on clay tolerance.
Sources: Sunset, UConn, Cal Poly, NCSU, USDA.
Tags:
aromatic foliage
attracts:birds (ex-humming)
attracts:larval host
attracts:mammals
compacted soil intolerant
deer resistant
dense canopy
drought tolerant
exposure:full sun
fire risk high
form:tree
habit:conical/pyramidal
habit:irregular
habit:oval
infertile soil tolerant
long-lived
persistence:evergreen
pollution sensitive
roots:low damage potential
salt intolerant
sandy soil tolerant
slow-growing
type:conifer
use:bonsai
use:container
use:deck/patio
use:foundation
use:hedge
use:mass planting
use:rock garden
use:screen
use:specimen
water:moderate to little
water:regular
well-drained soil required
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