Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, California, Canada, Mexico
Western United States
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-4
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Boils, Expectorant, Rheumatism
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Used As Food
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PINUS ponderosa
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
Common Name
Ponderosa Pine
Bristlecone Pine
In Hindi
ponderosa pine
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
In German
ponderosa-Kiefer
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
In French
pin ponderosa
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
In Spanish
pino ponderosa
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
In Greek
Ponderosa πεύκα
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
ponderosa pine
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
In Polish
sosna
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
In Latin
pinus ponderosa
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ponderosa Pine and Bristlecone Pine
Season and care of Ponderosa Pine and Bristlecone Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Ponderosa Pine and Bristlecone Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ponderosa Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ponderosa Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ponderosa Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral.
Ponderosa Pine and Bristlecone Pine Physical Information
Ponderosa Pine and Bristlecone Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Ponderosa Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Ponderosa Pine and Bristlecone Pine are as follows:
Ponderosa Pine flower color: Not Available
Ponderosa Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bristlecone Pine flower color: Not Available
- Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Ponderosa Pine and Bristlecone Pine
Care of Ponderosa Pine and Bristlecone Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ponderosa Pine pruning is done 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 Ponderosa 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.