How to Grow and Care for Rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine

Rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine, also known as Colorado Bristlecone Pine, Hickory Pine

Rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine requires specific conditions to thrive, echoing its native high-altitude environment. Key care needs include well-draining soil and exposure to full sun to facilitate its natural growth habit. Special care points involve ensuring cold temperatures, as rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine is adapted to cool climates and may not tolerate prolonged warmth. Watering should be monitored closely to mimic natural alpine conditions—generally drier with occasional moisture.

Watering schedule: Every 2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Hard
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-7
Hardiness Zones	7-9

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Rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine is distinguished by its compact and irregular growth habit, forming a round or flat spread as it ages. The trunk of rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine is notably tapering with a considerable twist, reaching up to 3 feet (about 91 cm) in diameter. A striking feature of rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine is its blue-green needles that exude a distinct aroma, each one coated in a resinous substance which can be felt upon handling.