Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States
North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
1-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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
Average
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
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Pulp
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
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
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
POPULUS tremuloides
Common Name
Bristlecone Pine
Quaking Aspen
In Hindi
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
Quaking Aspen
In German
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
Zitterpappel
In French
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
tremble
In Spanish
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
Temblor Aspen
In Greek
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
τρεμώδεις Aspen
In Portuguese
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
Quaking Aspen
In Polish
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
Quaking Aspen
In Latin
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Tremens Quisque
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Malpighiales
Family
Pinaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Saliceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bristlecone Pine and Quaking Aspen
Wondering what are the properties of Bristlecone Pine and Quaking Aspen? We provide you with everything About Bristlecone Pine and Quaking Aspen. Bristlecone Pine doesn't have thorns and Quaking Aspen 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 Quaking Aspen 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 Quaking Aspen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bristlecone Pine and Quaking Aspen
Season and care of Bristlecone Pine and Quaking Aspen is important to know. While considering everything about Bristlecone Pine and Quaking Aspen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand and for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral and for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral.
Bristlecone Pine and Quaking Aspen Physical Information
Bristlecone Pine and Quaking Aspen physical information is very important for comparison. Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bristlecone Pine and Quaking Aspen are as follows:
Bristlecone Pine flower color: Not Available
Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Quaking Aspen flower color: Not Available
- Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Quaking Aspen
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Quaking Aspen 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 Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Bristlecone Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quaking Aspen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.