Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Western United States
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
-
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
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
A3, 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, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Light Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Bristlecone Pine
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Cupressaceae
Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Bristlecone Pine and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Bristlecone Pine and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Bristlecone Pine and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bristlecone Pine and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Bristlecone Pine and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bristlecone Pine and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.