20 Bristlecone Pine Bare Root Trees, 2 Year Old Pinus aristata, Evergreen Conifers for Bonsai, Xeriscaping & Rock Gardens

20 Bristlecone Pine Trees – 2-Year-Old Bare Root Plants (Pinus aristata)

Bring the rugged beauty of the American West to your landscape with this bundle of 20 Bristlecone Pine bare root trees. Famous for their extraordinary longevity and ability to grow in challenging mountain environments, Bristlecone Pines are distinctive evergreen conifers suited to bonsai projects, rocky landscapes, and xeriscaping.

Native to the high mountainous regions of the American West, particularly the Southwest, these remarkable trees are admired for their resilience and unusual appearance.

What You Will Receive

• Quantity: 20 live Bristlecone Pine trees

• Age: 2 years old

• Botanical name: Pinus aristata

• Plant type: Evergreen conifer

• Shipping form: Bare root trees, not potted plants

Bristlecone Pine Features

• Short, needle-like foliage in deep green to blue-green shades

• Develops a distinctive gnarled and twisted trunk with age, especially in high-elevation environments

• Adapted to rocky terrain and low-nutrient soils

• An interesting choice for bonsai enthusiasts and specialty landscapes

Mature Size

• Height: Approximately 8–20 feet

• Width: Approximately 10–15 feet

These measurements describe mature trees, not the size of the young plants being shipped.

Growing Information

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained soil is essential

• Container growing: Requires especially well-draining soil

Bristlecone Pine is ideal for xeriscaping and rocky landscapes. For container growing and bonsai, we recommend our Dryland/High Elevation Conifer Potting Soil Mix.

Availability

Currently sold out until February 2027. Please check the listing for updated availability before ordering.

Shipping Information

• Free shipping to most locations.

• Remote locations may require an additional freight surcharge.

• We cannot ship to Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, or U.S. territories without applicable freight arrangements.

• Orders may be held when temperatures are above 89°F or below 20°F until conditions improve.

Plant Quality and Shipping Damage

All plants are inspected for quality before shipment. Shipping damage is rare, but if your plants arrive damaged, please contact us promptly. Include photographs of the package and plants so we can help resolve the issue.

Scenic Hill Farm is a licensed Oregon Nursery.

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