Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Western United States
China, Japan
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Needle like
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, 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, 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, Partial shade
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
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
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, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Bristlecone Pine
Silverthorn
In Hindi
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
Silverthorn
In German
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
Silverthorn
In French
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
Silverthorn
In Greek
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
Silverthorn
In Polish
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
Silverthorn
In Latin
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Silverthorn
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bristlecone Pine and Silverthorn
Season and care of Bristlecone Pine and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Bristlecone Pine and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bristlecone Pine and Silverthorn Physical Information
Bristlecone Pine and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bristlecone Pine and Silverthorn are as follows:
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Silverthorn
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.