Xeric Trees

The Bristlecone Pine is Utah's most interesting native pine. With gnarled branches and an irregular habit, each one of them seems to have its own personality.
And although they can reach 15-20', they grow so slowly that a 15 year old tree will usually be less than 4 to 5 feet tall. They're perfect for a small garden area.
The needles are a deep green with white resin dots and are quite dense, giving the tree a very bushy appearance.

Bristlecones are easy to grow in our area as long as you follow two simple rules: make sure they have very well drained soil (plant them on a hill or berm if
possible) and don't overwater. Overwatering will make them susceptible to disease and insect damage. They require no maintenance and the deer won't bother
them. If you take good care of your Bristlecone, it will definitely outlive you - some of the Bristlecones in Great Basin National Park are over 5000 years old!