Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States
Southern Africa, South Africa
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
Forest margins, Grassland, Mountains, Pastures, Rocky Ridges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
-
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Diarrhea, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a dye, Used as a spice, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
RHUS lancea
Common Name
Bristlecone Pine
African Sumac
In Hindi
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
अफ्रीकी एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
African sumac
In French
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
sumac africaine
In Spanish
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
zumaque africano
In Greek
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
Αφρικανική σουμάκι
In Portuguese
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
sumac africano
In Polish
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
afrykański sumaka
In Latin
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
African sumac
Family
Pinaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Anacardioideae
Properties of Bristlecone Pine and African Sumac
Wondering what are the properties of Bristlecone Pine and African Sumac? We provide you with everything About Bristlecone Pine and African Sumac. Bristlecone Pine doesn't have thorns and African Sumac doesn't have thorns. Also Bristlecone Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Bristlecone Pine has allergic reactions like Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose and Whooping Cough and African Sumac has allergic reactions like Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose and Whooping Cough. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bristlecone Pine and African Sumac and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bristlecone Pine and African Sumac
Season and care of Bristlecone Pine and African Sumac is important to know. While considering everything about Bristlecone Pine and African Sumac Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and African Sumac season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand and for African Sumac is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral and for African Sumac is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bristlecone Pine and African Sumac Physical Information
Bristlecone Pine and African Sumac physical information is very important for comparison. Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas African Sumac height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bristlecone Pine and African Sumac are as follows:
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
African Sumac flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- African Sumac leaf color: Green
Care of Bristlecone Pine and African Sumac
Care of Bristlecone Pine and African Sumac include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bristlecone Pine pruning is done Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and African Sumac pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bristlecone Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.