3 Bristlecone Pine Bare Root Trees, 2 Year Old Pinus aristata, Bonsai Starter Pines, Xeriscape & Rock Garden Conifers

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

Bring the rugged beauty of the American West to your garden or bonsai collection with 3 two-year-old Bristlecone Pine trees!

Bristlecone Pine (Pinus aristata) is a distinctive evergreen conifer renowned for its longevity and ability to survive challenging mountain environments. Native to the high elevations of the American West, this remarkable pine is an excellent choice for bonsai projects, xeriscaping, and rocky landscapes.

As it matures, Bristlecone Pine can develop a striking gnarled and twisted trunk, complemented by short needles ranging from deep green to blue-green.

Plant Details

• Quantity: 3 live trees

• Age: 2 years old

• Botanical name: Pinus aristata

• Common name: Bristlecone Pine

• Plant type: Evergreen conifer

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

• Mature height: Approximately 8–20 feet

• Mature width: Approximately 10–15 feet

• Foliage: Short, deep green to blue-green needles

• Native region: Mountainous western United States

Growing Information

Bristlecone Pine is adapted to challenging mountain conditions and needs excellent drainage to thrive.

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil: Very well-drained soil

• Growing conditions: Adapted to rocky terrain and low-nutrient soils

• Container growing: Requires especially well-draining soil

For container growing and bonsai, we recommend our Dryland/High Elevation Conifer Potting Soil Mix.

Great Uses

• Bonsai trees and collections

• Xeriscaping and dry-climate gardens

• Rock gardens and alpine landscapes

• Distinctive evergreen landscape plantings

• Mountain-inspired garden designs

What You Will Receive

• 3 live, two-year-old Bristlecone Pine trees

• Bare root plants, shipped without pots

Availability

Two-year bare root trees are sold out until February 2027.

The seller previously indicated that ordering would reopen in late August 2026. Please check current listing availability before ordering.

Shipping Information

Free shipping is available to most locations.

Additional freight charges may apply for shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, U.S. Territories, and remote areas.

Orders may be held if temperatures are warmer than 89°F or colder than 20°F until conditions improve.

All plants are inspected for quality before shipment. If your plants arrive damaged, please contact the seller promptly and include photographs of the package and plants so the issue can be addressed.

Scenic Hill Farm is a licensed Oregon nursery.

Add three distinctive Bristlecone Pines to your bonsai collection or create a rugged, beautiful evergreen landscape!