Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Western United States
Europe, Asia
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
3-7
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Arrowhead
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
NEPETA cataria
Common Name
Bristlecone Pine
Cat Nip, Catnip
In Hindi
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
कटनीप
In German
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
Katzenminze
In French
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
cataire
In Spanish
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
Catnip
In Greek
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
Είδος δυόσμου
In Portuguese
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
catnip
In Polish
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
Kocimiętka
In Latin
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
catnip
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bristlecone Pine and Catnip
Season and care of Bristlecone Pine and Catnip is important to know. While considering everything about Bristlecone Pine and Catnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Catnip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand and for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral and for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bristlecone Pine and Catnip Physical Information
Bristlecone Pine and Catnip physical information is very important for comparison. Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bristlecone Pine and Catnip are as follows:
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
- Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Catnip
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Catnip 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 Catnip pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bristlecone Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Catnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.