Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Western United States
-
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
open Woodlands, sandy seeps
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Black, Dark Brown, 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
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Hardwood Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Pests and diseases, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
-
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Beautification, Bog Garden
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
Antirheumatic, Black Dyes, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Fibre, Repellent, Used as a dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
CYTISUS 'Lena'
Common Name
Bristlecone Pine
Broom
In Hindi
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
Broom
In German
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
Besen
In French
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
balai
In Spanish
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
escoba
In Greek
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
σκούπα
In Portuguese
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
vassoura
In Polish
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
miotła
In Latin
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
iuniperorum
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Bristlecone Pine and Broom
Wondering what are the properties of Bristlecone Pine and Broom? We provide you with everything About Bristlecone Pine and Broom. Bristlecone Pine doesn't have thorns and Broom 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 Broom 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 Broom and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bristlecone Pine and Broom
Season and care of Bristlecone Pine and Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Bristlecone Pine and Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand and for Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral and for Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bristlecone Pine and Broom Physical Information
Bristlecone Pine and Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Broom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bristlecone Pine and Broom are as follows:
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Broom flower color: Yellow, Red and Lemon yellow
- Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Broom
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Broom 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 Broom 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 Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.