Bristlecone Pine Tree
Pinus aristata
An ancient, slow-growing conifer with unique resin-flecked needles.
- Plant Type
- Conifer Trees
- Width
- 12 Ft.
- Height
- 15 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 3 - 7
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun
- Water requirements
- Low
- Design image count
- 3
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Pinus aristata is a slow-growing, long-lived conifer known for its picturesque, twisted form and irregular crown. It features dense, blue-green needles in bundles of five, often speckled with distinctive white resin dots that resemble dandruff. This hardy species thrives in cold, dry, and rocky subalpine conditions, making it an excellent specimen for small gardens or rockeries in cooler climates. Its unique, weathered appearance and ancient lineage provide a striking focal point.