Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States
-
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Purple, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
Common Name
Bristlecone Pine
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
In Hindi
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
Black Locust Tree
In German
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
Schwarz Locust Tree
In French
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
Noir Arbre Locust
In Spanish
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
Negro del árbol de la langosta
In Greek
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
Μαύρο Locust Tree
In Portuguese
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
Árvore Locust Preto
In Polish
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
In Latin
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Locusta arbor Niger
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bristlecone Pine and Black Locust
Season and care of Bristlecone Pine and Black Locust is important to know. While considering everything about Bristlecone Pine and Black Locust Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Locust season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand and for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral and for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bristlecone Pine and Black Locust Physical Information
Bristlecone Pine and Black Locust physical information is very important for comparison. Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm. The color specification of Bristlecone Pine and Black Locust are as follows:
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
- Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Black Locust
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Black Locust 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 Locust pruning is done Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, 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 Locust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.