Bristlecone Pine vs Russian Mountain Ash - TreeTime.ca

Bristlecone Pine vs Russian Mountain Ash

Pinus aristata

Sorbus aucuparia Rossica

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Bristlecone Pine
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Bristlecone Pine is a small to medium evergreen with an irregular habit and contorted branches.

This extremely long-lived tree is relatively low maintenance and drought-tolerant.

It is known for its deep green to blue-green needles flecked with white resin, and its thin, scaly, grey-brown bark. Because it is extremely slow-growing, Bristlecone Pine is well suited to smaller properties.

The Russian Mountain Ash is a stunning ornamental tree with the perfect pop of colour. It bears white flowers in the spring and gorgeous orange berries in the fall. Birds enjoy the berries that persist into the winter. It grows tall and can thrive in an urban setting making this an attractive ornamental tree for your landscaping project.

Bristlecone Pine Quick Facts

Russian Mountain Ash Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 5 m (18 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: any
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: orange-red
Flowers: showy white
Bark: shiny grey
Growth rate: extremely slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Other Names: colorado bristlecone pine, foxtail pine, hickory pine, rocky mountain bristlecone pine
Other Names: russian rowan