Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States
California, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Not Available
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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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 in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Bristlecone Pine
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
Monterey Pine
In Polish
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
Monterey Pine
In Latin
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Pine
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Bristlecone Pine and Monterey Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Bristlecone Pine and Monterey Pine? We provide you with everything About Bristlecone Pine and Monterey Pine. Bristlecone Pine doesn't have thorns and Monterey Pine 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 Monterey Pine 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 Monterey Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bristlecone Pine and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Bristlecone Pine and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Bristlecone Pine and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bristlecone Pine and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Bristlecone Pine and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bristlecone Pine and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Bristlecone Pine flower color: Not Available
Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Monterey Pine flower color: Not Available
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Monterey Pine
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Monterey Pine 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 Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bristlecone Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.