{"product_id":"bristlecone-pine-live-tree-pinus-aristata-1-2-year-potted-starter-3-5-inch-pot-bonsai-conifer-xeriscape-tree","title":"Bristlecone Pine Live Tree, Pinus aristata, 1–2 Year Potted Starter, 3.5 Inch Pot, Bonsai Conifer, Xeriscape Tree","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBristlecone Pine Live Starter – Pinus aristata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow a remarkable high-elevation evergreen conifer with Bristlecone Pine (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinus aristata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). Known for its rugged appearance, distinctive twisted growth, and exceptional longevity, this beautiful pine is a wonderful choice for bonsai enthusiasts, xeriscaping, and rocky landscape gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to the high mountains of the American West, Bristlecone Pine is adapted to challenging environments, including rocky terrain, extreme temperatures, and nutrient-poor soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable as a 1–2-year-old potted starter in a 3½-inch pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bristlecone Pine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinus aristata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Evergreen conifer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1–2 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3½ inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 8–20 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 10–15 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Short, needle-like leaves ranging from deep green to blue-green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA hardiness zones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4–9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-elevation mountain environments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical elevation range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 5,000–10,000 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Remarkable Mountain Pine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBristlecone Pine is famous for its ability to survive in demanding mountain environments. Its distinctive appearance develops with age, often featuring rugged, gnarled, and twisted trunks that give mature trees a dramatic character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts short evergreen needles provide year-round color, with attractive deep green to blue-green tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat for Bonsai and Specialty Landscapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe distinctive appearance and naturally rugged character of Bristlecone Pine make it an interesting choice for several gardening applications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBonsai:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A distinctive evergreen conifer for bonsai collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXeriscaping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Well suited to appropriately designed dryland landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRock gardens:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A beautiful choice for rocky landscape settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-elevation gardens:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adapted to challenging mountain conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecialty conifer collections:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An unusual evergreen addition for collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing and Care Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBristlecone Pine is adapted to well-drained soils and sunny locations. Good drainage is especially important when growing this pine in containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid poorly drained or waterlogged conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4–9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLandscape uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bonsai, xeriscaping, and rocky gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Starter Plant Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour plant arrives as a 1–2-year-old potted starter in a 3½-inch pot, planted in our Dryland\/High Elevation Conifer Potting Mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend leaving the plant in its original pot for approximately one year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to allow the roots to grow and establish before moving it into a larger container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBristlecone Pine requires particularly well-draining soil when grown in containers. We recommend continuing to use our Dryland\/High Elevation Conifer Potting Soil Mix when repotting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShips as a potted, 1–2-year-old starter plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot size: 3½ inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree shipping to most locations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, U.S. territories, and areas considered remote may require an additional freight surcharge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrders may be held when temperatures are above 89°F or below 20°F until conditions improve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll plants are inspected for quality before shipment. If your plant arrives damaged, please contact us promptly and include photographs of the shipping package and plant so we can help resolve the issue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Scenic Hill Farm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScenic Hill Farm is a licensed Oregon nursery. We take pride in offering quality plants and helping gardeners find the right trees and specialty plants for their growing projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd the distinctive beauty of Bristlecone Pine to your bonsai collection, xeriscape, or rocky landscape garden!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Betri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67485824352497,"sku":null,"price":102.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ETSYBETRI_91_e2353f67-2bbd-4c73-88ce-db3b4021a676.jpg?v=1794332124","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/bristlecone-pine-live-tree-pinus-aristata-1-2-year-potted-starter-3-5-inch-pot-bonsai-conifer-xeriscape-tree","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}