Pinus aristata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engelm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Sci. Arts II, 34: 331. (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482619
Common Names
- Bristlecone Pine
- Bristlecone Pine Tree
- Bristlecone White Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinus aristata (also called Bristlecone Pine, among many other common names) is a species of coniferous tree in the Pinaceae family. It is native to the mountains of western North America, where it grows in dry and rocky habitats at altitudes of up to 3000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus aristata is used as an ornamental tree, for landscaping, and for timber production. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinus aristata has small, yellow-green flowers and small, brown, winged seeds. The seedlings are light green and have a conical shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus aristata is a coniferous evergreen tree native to the Rocky Mountains. It is a slow-growing tree, reaching heights of up to 25 metres (82 feet). It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by cuttings. It is tolerant of cold temperatures and is hardy to USDA Zone 4.
Where to Find Pinus aristata
Pinus aristata can be found in the mountains of North America.
Pinus aristata FAQ
What are the common names of Pinus aristata?
Bristlecone pine, bristlecone white pine
What is the natural range of Pinus aristata?
Western North America, from British Columbia to New Mexico
What is the habitat of Pinus aristata?
Dry, open forests, often on rocky slopes
Species in the Pinus genus
Pinus kesiya, Pinus latteri, Pinus koraiensis, Pinus krempfii, Pinus lambertiana, Pinus jeffreyi, Pinus jaliscana, Pinus lawsonii, Pinus luchuensis, Pinus lumholtzii, Pinus luzmariae, Pinus longaeva, Pinus leiophylla, Pinus litvinovii, Pinus densata, Pinus densithunbergii, Pinus densiflora, Pinus cubensis, Pinus culminicola, Pinus dalatensis, Pinus douglasiana, Pinus echinata, Pinus edulis, Pinus durangensis, Pinus devoniana, Pinus contorta, Pinus coulteri, Pinus clausa, Pinus halepensis, Pinus hartwegii, Pinus greggii, Pinus hakkodensis, Pinus heldreichii, Pinus hwangshanensis, Pinus henryi, Pinus herrerae, Pinus fenzeliana, Pinus elliottii, Pinus engelmannii, Pinus gerardiana, Pinus glabra, Pinus flexilis, Pinus serotina, Pinus rzedowskii, Pinus sabiniana, Pinus strobiformis, Pinus squamata, Pinus sibirica, Pinus strobus, Pinus roxburghii,
Species in the Pinaceae family
Abies alba, Abies amabilis, Abies balsamea, Abies beshanzuensis, Abies borisii-regis, Abies bracteata, Abies cephalonica, Abies chensiensis, Abies cilicica, Abies concolor, Abies delavayi, Abies densa, Abies durangensis, Abies fabri, Abies fanjingshanensis, Abies fargesii, Abies firma, Abies flinckii, Abies forrestii, Abies fraseri, Abies grandis, Abies guatemalensis, Abies hickelii, Abies hidalgensis, Abies holophylla, Abies homolepis, Abies kawakamii, Abies koreana, Abies lasiocarpa, Abies magnifica, Abies mariesii, Abies nebrodensis, Abies nephrolepis, Abies nordmanniana, Abies numidica, Abies pindrow, Abies pinsapo, Abies procera, Abies recurvata, Abies religiosa, Abies sachalinensis, Abies sibirica, Abies spectabilis, Abies squamata, Abies veitchii, Abies vejarii, Abies yuanbaoshanensis, Abies ziyuanensis, Abies jaliscana, Abies phanerolepis,
References
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus aristata Engelm.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification