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City of Fort Collins
bristlecone pine
Pinus aristata
Colorado
- Dimensions
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Height: 20.0 ft. to 40.0 ft.
Spread: 10.0 ft. to 20.0 ft. - Growth Form
- Tree
- Program Association
- Nature in the City
- Wildlife Uses
- Large Mammals, Medium-Sized Mammals, Pollinators/ Invertebrates, Small Mammals, Woodland Birds
- Sun Requirements
- Full Sun
- Water Requirements
- Low, Moderate
- Plant Community
- Alpine, Foothills, Mountains, Subalpine
- Leaf Color
- Green Shades
- Aggressiveness
- Not aggressive
- Design Considerations
- Evergreen, Fragrant, Screening, Winter Interest
- Other Considerations
- No City Data
- Duration
- Perennial
- Soil Type
- Acidic/Low pH, Nutrient Poor, Variable
- Pests/Disease Prone
- No
- Hazards/Toxic
- No City Data.
Notes
This species is not very drought tolerant, don't allow to dry out for significant amounts of time. Requires good drainage, planting on a berm is preferred.