Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
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
Botanical Name
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Bristlecone Pine
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Prunoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bristlecone Pine and Bird Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Bristlecone Pine and Bird Cherry? We provide you with everything About Bristlecone Pine and Bird Cherry. Bristlecone Pine doesn't have thorns and Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bristlecone Pine and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Bristlecone Pine and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Bristlecone Pine and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bristlecone Pine and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Bristlecone Pine and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Bristlecone Pine and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Bristlecone Pine flower color: Not Available
Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Bird Cherry
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.