Great Basin bristlecone pine.

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Nivel de cuidados

Difícil

Tipo de planta

Coniferous evergreen tree

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

15 to 30 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Lento

Rusticidad

USDA 4 a 7

Floración

Late spring to early summer

Cuidados

This tree requires excellent drainage and cool temperatures to mimic its native mountain habitat. Watch for needle browning which often indicates poor airflow or excessive humidity. It is best suited for outdoor rock gardens rather than indoor containers.

Riego

Allow the soil to dry out significantly between waterings to prevent root rot.

Abonado

Apply a balanced, slow release fertilizer once in early spring.

Poda

Remove dead or damaged branches during the dormant winter season.

Trasplante

Repot only when absolutely necessary as these trees dislike root disturbance.

Suelo

Rocky, well-draining soil

pH del suelo

Neutral to slightly alkaline

Temperatura

-40 a 30°C

Humedad

10 a 40%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Perennial, can live for thousands of years.

Fragancia

Suave

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Alta

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is not considered toxic to humans.

Niños

The sharp needles may pose a minor puncture risk to small children.

Alérgenos por contacto

The resin can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen is a common airborne allergen during the spring release.

Comestibilidad

The seeds are edible but not typically harvested for food due to their small size and the tree's protected status.

Cómo identificarla

• Needles in bundles of five
• White resin flecks on needles
• Gnarled and twisted trunk shape
• Cones have long, bristle like spines

Altura

5 a 15m

Anchura

3 a 8m

Hojas

dark green, evergreen

Flores

yellow, red, 1 a 2cm

Frutos

brown, Autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Needle cast — Fungal infections that cause needles to yellow and drop prematurely.
• Bark beetles — Insects that bore into the trunk and can weaken or kill the tree.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

No special protection is needed as it is fully adapted to extreme cold and winter conditions.

En maceta

It is occasionally used for bonsai but requires specialized care to mimic its natural, harsh environment.

This tree prefers to grow in isolation or with other hardy alpine species that do not compete for limited soil nutrients.

Buenas compañeras

• Pinus flexilis — They often share the same harsh, high altitude habitat.

Especies parecidas

• Great Basin bristlecone pine — This is the primary species known for extreme longevity.

Ciencia

Familia

Pinaceae

Género

Pinus

Orden

Pinales

Clase

Pinopsida

Distribución natural

High mountains of the southwestern United States.

Conservación

While not globally endangered, many populations are protected in national parks and wilderness areas.

It survives in nutrient poor, rocky soils by growing slowly and conserving energy in extreme alpine climates.

Valor para la fauna

seeds provide food for birds, nesting habitat

Polinizadores

abejas

Usos

ornamental specimen, bonsai, scientific research

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Can I grow this in my backyard?

It is very difficult to grow outside of its native high altitude, rocky environment.

How fast does it grow?

It is an incredibly slow grower, often adding only a few centimeters per year.

De dónde viene el nombre

The specific epithet longaeva means long lived, referring to the extreme longevity of the species.

Bueno saberlo

• They grow very slowly in harsh, high altitude conditions.
• The wood is extremely dense and resinous, which helps it resist decay for centuries.
• They are often found growing on rocky, alkaline soils where few other plants survive.
• Their twisted, gnarled appearance is a result of centuries of wind and ice exposure.

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• Plantas resistentes a la sequía
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