Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States
Western United States, California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Pyramidal
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Not Available
Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
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
Botanical Name
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
CERCIS occidentalis
Common Name
Bristlecone Pine
California Redbud, Western Redbud
In Hindi
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
Western Redbud
In German
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
West Redbud
In French
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
Redbud Western
In Spanish
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
Redbud Occidental
In Greek
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
Redbud ocidental
In Polish
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
Zachodnia Redbud
In Latin
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Western Cercis
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cercideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Bristlecone Pine and Western Redbud
Wondering what are the properties of Bristlecone Pine and Western Redbud? We provide you with everything About Bristlecone Pine and Western Redbud. Bristlecone Pine doesn't have thorns and Western Redbud 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 Western Redbud 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 Western Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bristlecone Pine and Western Redbud
Season and care of Bristlecone Pine and Western Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Bristlecone Pine and Western Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Western Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand and for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral and for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral.
Bristlecone Pine and Western Redbud Physical Information
Bristlecone Pine and Western Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Bristlecone Pine and Western Redbud are as follows:
Bristlecone Pine flower color: Not Available
Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
- Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Western Redbud
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Western Redbud 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 Western Redbud 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 Western Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.