Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
-
Tropical Fruit Tree
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
10-15
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, H2, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Green, Yellow green, Brown
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
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblong or Lanceolate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
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
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Bristlecone Pine
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
Elephant Apple
In German
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
Elefant von Apple
In French
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Dilleniales
Family
Pinaceae
Dilleniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Bristlecone Pine and Elephant Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Bristlecone Pine and Elephant Apple? We provide you with everything About Bristlecone Pine and Elephant Apple. Bristlecone Pine doesn't have thorns and Elephant Apple 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 Elephant Apple 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 Elephant Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bristlecone Pine and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Bristlecone Pine and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Bristlecone Pine and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Bristlecone Pine and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Bristlecone Pine and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Bristlecone Pine and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Elephant Apple
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Elephant Apple 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 Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Bristlecone Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.