Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Western United States
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
6-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11-5
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
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
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
MANFREDA virginica
Common Name
Bristlecone Pine
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
In German
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
amerikanischen Aloe
In French
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
américaine Aloe
In Spanish
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
Americana Aloe
In Greek
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
Αμερικανός Αλόη
In Portuguese
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
americano Aloe
In Polish
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
Amerykański Aloe
In Latin
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
American Aloe
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Not Available
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Pinales
Asparagales
Family
Pinaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bristlecone Pine and American Aloe
Wondering what are the properties of Bristlecone Pine and American Aloe? We provide you with everything About Bristlecone Pine and American Aloe. Bristlecone Pine doesn't have thorns and American Aloe 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 American Aloe 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 American Aloe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bristlecone Pine and American Aloe
Season and care of Bristlecone Pine and American Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Bristlecone Pine and American Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand and for American Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral and for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bristlecone Pine and American Aloe Physical Information
Bristlecone Pine and American Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Bristlecone Pine and American Aloe are as follows:
Bristlecone Pine flower color: Not Available
Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
- American Aloe leaf color: Green
Care of Bristlecone Pine and American Aloe
Care of Bristlecone Pine and American Aloe 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 American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bristlecone Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.