Bristlecone Pine
Pinus aristata
| Growth form | irregular |
| Crown density | open |
| Size | 20 to 40' high |
| Drought resistance |
fair |
| Cold hardiness | excellent |
| Growth rate | slow |
| Life span | long |
| Elevation range |
7,000 to 11,000 feet |
| Soil conditions |
does well on poor sites |
| Possible insect problems |
bark beetles |
| Possible disease problems |
few |
| Wildlife value | high: food value from seeds for upland game and songbirds |
| Seasonal color | evergreen |
| Miscellany | native |