Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China, Korea
Western United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chartreuse
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leafhoppers
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Nutrients
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CASTANEA mollissima
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
Common Name
Chinese Chestnut
Bristlecone Pine
In Hindi
चीनी अखरोट
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
In German
chinesische Kastanie
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
In French
châtaignier chinois
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
In Spanish
Castaño chino
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
In Greek
Κινέζικο κάστανο
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
castanha chinesa
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
In Polish
Kasztan chiński
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
In Latin
Chinese Chestnut
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Gloxinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cassidinae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Chestnut and Bristlecone Pine
Season and care of Chinese Chestnut and Bristlecone Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Chestnut and Bristlecone Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Chestnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chinese Chestnut is Clay, Loam and for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral.
Chinese Chestnut and Bristlecone Pine Physical Information
Chinese Chestnut and Bristlecone Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Chinese Chestnut and Bristlecone Pine are as follows:
Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Bristlecone Pine flower color: Not Available
- Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Chinese Chestnut and Bristlecone Pine
Care of Chinese Chestnut and Bristlecone Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bristlecone Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.