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Pinus aristata
Bristlecone Pine
     
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Dark green needles with eye-catching flecks of white resin. Consistently appears snow-covered. Dark purplish brown cones with ground sweeping branches. The slow growing nature of this plant makes it an excellent container plant or for use in rock gardens.
 
Growth Rate:  Slow
Maximum Height: 20-25 ft.
Maximum Width: Variable
Zone: 2-6
Type: Native
Flower Color: N/A
Flower Time: N/A
   Plant Type:  Evergreen
Growth Habit:  Tree
Water Req.:  Medium-Dry
Light Req.:  Sun
Soil Req.:  Light-Heavy
Plant Catalog classifications
Water Requirements (H20)
Wet = Saturate, withstands flood
Medium = Moist, requires good drainage
Dry = Drought tolerant, minimal water		 Soil Types
Light = sandy
Medium = loam
Heavy = clay