Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
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Western United States
Types
Abbotswood potentilla, Daydawn potentilla, Klondike potentilla
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Habitat
Clay soil areas, Rocky areas, Wet ground
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 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
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Needle like
Plant Season
Early Fall, Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
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Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Haemostatic, Hypoglycaemic, Mildly painful menstruation, Odontalgic, Premenstrual syndrome, Swelling
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, Used as a dye
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
POTENTILLA
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
Common Name
Potentilla
Bristlecone Pine
In Hindi
Potentilla plant
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
In German
Potentilla Pflanze
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
In French
plante Potentilla
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
In Spanish
planta Potentilla
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
In Greek
φυτό potentilla
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
planta Potentilla
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
In Polish
Potentilla roślin
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
In Latin
Potentilla herba
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Potentilla and Bristlecone Pine
Season and care of Potentilla and Bristlecone Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Potentilla and Bristlecone Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Potentilla season is Early Fall and Spring and Bristlecone Pine season is Early Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Potentilla is Well drained and for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Potentilla is Slightly Alkaline and for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral.
Potentilla and Bristlecone Pine Physical Information
Potentilla and Bristlecone Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Potentilla height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Potentilla and Bristlecone Pine are as follows:
Potentilla flower color: Orange and Yellow
Potentilla leaf color: Green, Light Green
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
- Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Potentilla and Bristlecone Pine
Care of Potentilla and Bristlecone Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Potentilla pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, 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 Potentilla 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.