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Pinus aristata Formal Form

Formal Form Bristlecone Pine

This compact plant is narrow and uniform in shape with long, closely held, green needles which radiate around ascending branches. Each bundle of needles is bottlebrush-like in shape.

  • »  AKA Pinus longaeva 'Formal Form'
  • »  Narrow uniform shape
  • »  Clusters of closely-held green needles with a spot of resin
  • »  Bundles of five needles radiate around the ascending branches, giving it a bottle-brush look
  • »  Slow-growing, with great longevity

B&B in Container
$495.00
  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:200-250 cm
  • Spread:100-125 cm
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Heat Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
Habit
• Pyramidal
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Rock garden
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pinus aristata 'Formal Form'

Little or no pruning is needed to keep this tree in its natural form. Compact growing, it thrives in full sun and has moderate moisture requirements.