Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, Europe
Types
Not Available
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss
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
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
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
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
CARPINUS caroliniana
Common Name
Bristlecone Pine
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
In Hindi
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
अमेरिकी हानबीन
In German
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
Amerikanische Hainbuche
In French
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
Charme de Caroline
In Spanish
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
Carpinus caroliniana
In Greek
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
american γαύρο
In Portuguese
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
Carpinus caroliniana
In Polish
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
Grab amerykański
In Latin
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
american hornbeam
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bristlecone Pine and American Hornbeam
Wondering what are the properties of Bristlecone Pine and American Hornbeam? We provide you with everything About Bristlecone Pine and American Hornbeam. Bristlecone Pine doesn't have thorns and American Hornbeam 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 Hornbeam 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 Hornbeam and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bristlecone Pine and American Hornbeam
Season and care of Bristlecone Pine and American Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Bristlecone Pine and American Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand and for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral and for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Bristlecone Pine and American Hornbeam Physical Information
Bristlecone Pine and American Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Bristlecone Pine and American Hornbeam are as follows:
Bristlecone Pine flower color: Not Available
Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bristlecone Pine and American Hornbeam
Care of Bristlecone Pine and American Hornbeam 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 Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Bristlecone Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.