Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States
South America
Types
Not Available
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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
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
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
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
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Condiment, Gum
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, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Bristlecone Pine
Peppertree
In Hindi
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
Peppertree
In German
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
Peppertree
In French
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
Peppertree
In Spanish
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
peppertree
In Greek
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
Peppertree
In Portuguese
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
Peppertree
In Polish
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
Peppertree
In Latin
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Peppertree
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Anacardioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Bristlecone Pine and Peppertree
Wondering what are the properties of Bristlecone Pine and Peppertree? We provide you with everything About Bristlecone Pine and Peppertree. Bristlecone Pine doesn't have thorns and Peppertree 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 Peppertree 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 Peppertree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bristlecone Pine and Peppertree
Season and care of Bristlecone Pine and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Bristlecone Pine and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bristlecone Pine and Peppertree Physical Information
Bristlecone Pine and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Bristlecone Pine and Peppertree are as follows:
Bristlecone Pine flower color: Not Available
Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Peppertree
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Peppertree 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 Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.