Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Fruit, Tree
  
Origin
Western United States
  
Not Available
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
  
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Bushy, Evergreen
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Light Green, Lime Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Chocolate
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
High Potash Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
No
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Caterpillar
  
Allergy
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
  
Air purification, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
  
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
  
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
  
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
  
Cottage garden
  
Botanical Name
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
  
Phyllanthus acidus
  
Common Name
Bristlecone Pine
  
Tahitian gooseberry, country gooseberry, star gooseberry, starberry, grosella
  
In Hindi
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
  
ताहितियन आमला
  
In German
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
  
Tahitian Stachelbeere
  
In French
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
  
Tahitian Gooseberry
  
In Spanish
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
  
Tahitian grosella espinosa
  
In Greek
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
  
Tahitian Φραγκοστάφυλο
  
In Portuguese
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
  
Tahitian Gooseberry
  
In Polish
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
  
Tahitian agrest
  
In Latin
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
  
Tahitian Gooseberry
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Coniferophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Malpighiales
  
Family
Pinaceae
  
Phyllanthaceae
  
Genus
Pinus
  
Phyllanthus
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Phyllantheae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Bristlecone Pine and Tahitian Gooseberry
Season and care of Bristlecone Pine and Tahitian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Bristlecone Pine and Tahitian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tahitian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand and for Tahitian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral and for Tahitian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bristlecone Pine and Tahitian Gooseberry Physical Information
Bristlecone Pine and Tahitian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Tahitian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Bristlecone Pine and Tahitian Gooseberry are as follows:
Bristlecone Pine flower color: Not Available
Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Tahitian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Tahitian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Tahitian Gooseberry
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Tahitian Gooseberry 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 Tahitian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Bristlecone Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tahitian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.