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, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
-
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Bristlecone Pine
Black Cherry
In Hindi
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Bristlecone Pine and Black Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Bristlecone Pine and Black Cherry? We provide you with everything About Bristlecone Pine and Black Cherry. Bristlecone Pine doesn't have thorns and Black 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 Black 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 Black Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bristlecone Pine and Black Cherry
Season and care of Bristlecone Pine and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Bristlecone Pine and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Bristlecone Pine and Black Cherry Physical Information
Bristlecone Pine and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Bristlecone Pine and Black Cherry are as follows:
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Black Cherry
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Black 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 Black Cherry 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 Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.