Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States
China, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
disturbed sites, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Low calories, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Food for animals, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass
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, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
CASTANEA mollissima
Common Name
Bristlecone Pine
Chinese Chestnut
In Hindi
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
चीनी अखरोट
In German
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
chinesische Kastanie
In French
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
châtaignier chinois
In Spanish
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
Castaño chino
In Greek
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
Κινέζικο κάστανο
In Portuguese
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
castanha chinesa
In Polish
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
Kasztan chiński
In Latin
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Chinese Chestnut
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Gloxinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cassidinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Bristlecone Pine and Chinese Chestnut
Wondering what are the properties of Bristlecone Pine and Chinese Chestnut? We provide you with everything About Bristlecone Pine and Chinese Chestnut. Bristlecone Pine doesn't have thorns and Chinese Chestnut 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 Chinese Chestnut 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 Chinese Chestnut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bristlecone Pine and Chinese Chestnut
Season and care of Bristlecone Pine and Chinese Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Bristlecone Pine and Chinese Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Chestnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral and for Chinese Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Bristlecone Pine and Chinese Chestnut Physical Information
Bristlecone Pine and Chinese Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bristlecone Pine and Chinese Chestnut are as follows:
Bristlecone Pine flower color: Not Available
Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Chinese Chestnut
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Chinese Chestnut 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 Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, 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 Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.