Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Western United States
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Slopes, Woodlands
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-9
Sunset Zone
1 - 7,15 - 17
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Spring
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
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
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
-
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Pinus balfouriana
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
Common Name
Foxtail pine
Bristlecone Pine
In Hindi
foxtail pine
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
In German
foxtail Kiefer
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
In French
sétaire pin
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
In Spanish
pino de cola de zorra
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
In Greek
αλωπέκουρου πεύκο
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
pinho foxtail
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
In Polish
włośnica sosny
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
In Latin
panicum pinus
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Season and Care of Foxtail pine and Bristlecone Pine
Season and care of Foxtail pine and Bristlecone Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Foxtail pine and Bristlecone Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Foxtail pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Foxtail pine is Loam, Sand and for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Foxtail pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral.
Foxtail pine and Bristlecone Pine Physical Information
Foxtail pine and Bristlecone Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Foxtail pine height is 1,000.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Foxtail pine and Bristlecone Pine are as follows:
Foxtail pine flower color:
Foxtail pine leaf color: Green
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
- Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Foxtail pine and Bristlecone Pine
Care of Foxtail pine and Bristlecone Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Foxtail pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth 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 Foxtail pine 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.