Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States
China
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
4-9
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, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Allergy
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
Common Name
Bristlecone Pine
Ginkgo
In Hindi
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
बालकुवारी
In German
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
In French
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
In Spanish
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
Gingo, Árbol de oro
In Greek
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
In Portuguese
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
Nogueira-do-Japão
In Polish
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
In Latin
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Gingko
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Ginkgophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Ginkgoopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Ginkgoaceae
Season and Care of Bristlecone Pine and Ginkgo
Season and care of Bristlecone Pine and Ginkgo is important to know. While considering everything about Bristlecone Pine and Ginkgo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ginkgo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand and for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral and for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral.
Bristlecone Pine and Ginkgo Physical Information
Bristlecone Pine and Ginkgo physical information is very important for comparison. Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Bristlecone Pine and Ginkgo are as follows:
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
- Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Ginkgo
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Ginkgo 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 Ginkgo 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 Ginkgo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.