Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States
Mediterranean
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
8-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Yellow, Red
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
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
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
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 early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Bristlecone Pine
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
arbousier
In Spanish
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
medronheiro
In Polish
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
arbutus
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Bristlecone Pine and Strawberry Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Bristlecone Pine and Strawberry Tree? We provide you with everything About Bristlecone Pine and Strawberry Tree. Bristlecone Pine doesn't have thorns and Strawberry Tree 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 Strawberry Tree 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 Strawberry Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bristlecone Pine and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Bristlecone Pine and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bristlecone Pine and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Bristlecone Pine and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Bristlecone Pine and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bristlecone Pine and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Strawberry Tree
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Strawberry Tree 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 Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.