Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Polynesia
Western United States
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
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Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
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Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Plerandra elegantissima
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
Common Name
False Aralia
Bristlecone Pine
In Hindi
Aralia
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
In German
falsch Aralia
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
In French
faux Aralia
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
In Spanish
Falso Aralia
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
In Greek
Λάθος Aralia
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Aralia false
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
In Polish
fałsz Aralia
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
In Latin
falsum Aralia
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of False Aralia and Bristlecone Pine
Season and care of False Aralia and Bristlecone Pine is important to know. While considering everything about False Aralia and Bristlecone Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Aralia is Loam, Sand and for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral.
False Aralia and Bristlecone Pine Physical Information
False Aralia and Bristlecone Pine physical information is very important for comparison. False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of False Aralia and Bristlecone Pine are as follows:
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
- Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Care of False Aralia and Bristlecone Pine
Care of False Aralia and Bristlecone Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 False Aralia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bristlecone Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.