The term bristlecone pine covers three species of pine tree (family Pinaceae, genus Pinus, subsection Balfourianae). All three species are long-lived and highly resilient to harsh weather and bad soils. …

bristlecone pine, (species Pinus longaeva and P. aristata), either of two species of small pine trees that belong to the family Pinaceae and include some of the oldest individual organisms known to science.

Jul 31, 2025 · Both the Aspen and Mojave Creosote achieve their age by "cloning" new trees or bushes from their root systems— some might consider this cheating. The Great Basin Bristlecone Pine, …

The incredible age of these contorted creatures has helped scientists better understand changes in climate and how to document the age of other carbon bearing materials. Based on the rings of the …

The female pine cones are dark purple in color and have bristle-like prickles on the scales, hence the tree’s name. At low elevations, bristlecone pines grow to 60 feet (18 meters) tall and five feet (1.5 …

Needles of the bristlecone pines are short (0.5-1.5 in), sharp, deep green, and grow in bundles of five. Their needles attach all the way up and around the limb, making them look like foxtails.

Information on the Bristlecone Pine tree provided by the Forestry Extension at Utah State University

Jan 19, 2025 · The Bristlecone Pine, scientifically known as Pinus longaeva, is a species of pine tree native to mountainous regions such as the White Mountains of California, the Great Basin in Nevada, …

Pinus aristata, the Rocky Mountain bristlecone pine or Colorado bristlecone pine is a long-lived species of bristlecone pine tree native to the United States. It is found in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado …

Jan 18, 2025 · The bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva) is a small pine tree that is native to the Rocky Mountains and other ranges in the southwestern United States. It is also known as the Great Basin …