Botanical Name: Pinus aristata Add
Common Name: Bristlecone Pine  
Plant photo of: Pinus aristata
California Native Plant
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

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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Fruit Season

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Photographer: Linda Engstrom/Thompson
  • Description

  • Notes

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.