Lodgepole Pine vs Bristlecone Pine - TreeTime.ca

Lodgepole Pine vs Bristlecone Pine

Pinus aristata

Pinus contorta var. latifolia

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Bristlecone Pine
Lodgepole Pine

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.

Lodgepole pine is well suited to western Canada's climate and growing conditions. This native pine noted for its rapid growth among evergreen. And as one of Canada's hardiest conifers, it can tolerate cold, shade, drought, and poor soil conditions.

Bristlecone Pine Quick Facts

Lodgepole Pine Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 1a
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: extremely slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: very long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


Cones: purple ripening to yellow
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


In row spacing: 3 - 4 m (10 - 12 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: AB, BC, SK, YT, NT
Other Names: colorado bristlecone pine, foxtail pine, hickory pine, rocky mountain bristlecone pine