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Pinus aristata

Bristlecone Pine

The dark green needles are scattered with white resin droplets, often mistaken for scale. These long-living, ancient trees are slow-growing and picturesque with irregular, sweeping branches and tight bundles of dark green needles.

  • »  An ancient, long-living specimen
  • »  Open, irregularly branched growth habit
  • »  Blue-green needles have scattered speckles of white resin
  • »  A key plant in any garden setting
  • »  Extremely slow-growing

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  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:250-300 cm
  • Spread:150-200 cm
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Heat Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
Habit
• Dwarf
Foliage Color
• Gray
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Rock garden
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Pinus aristata

The naturally-occurring speckles of white resin on the needles are often mistaken for evidence of scale insects.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pinus aristata

This ancient species is a picturesque specimen for any rock garden or water feature. As with most pines, this unusual plant grows best in a well-drained soil.