Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longaeva
ID:
481870

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.K.Bailey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 57: 243. (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481202

Common Names

  • Bristlecone Pine
  • Bristlecone White Pine
  • Bristlecone Island Pine

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Description

Pinus longaeva (also called Bristlecone pine, among many other common names) is a species of conifer in the Pinaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky areas. It is a medium-sized evergreen tree with a conical crown and long, needle-like leaves. The cones are brown and have a sweet scent.

Uses & Benefits

Pinus longaeva is used as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens, and as a windbreak. It can also be used for timber production and as a source of resin.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pinus longaeva has small, yellow-green flowers that are grouped in clusters of two or three. Its seeds are small and winged, and its seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinus longaeva is a slow-growing evergreen conifer that can reach heights of up to 30 m (98 ft). It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in the fall in a cold frame. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Pinus longaeva

Pinus longaeva can be found in northern Europe and northern Asia.

Pinus longaeva FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Pinus longaeva?

Pinus longaeva is native to the western United States.

What is the size of Pinus longaeva?

Pinus longaeva is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 25 meters in height.

What is the lifespan of Pinus longaeva?

Pinus longaeva can live up to 4,000 years.

Species in the Pinus genus

Pinus kesiya, Pinus latteri, Pinus koraiensis, Pinus krempfii, Pinus lambertiana, Pinus jeffreyi, Pinus jaliscana, Pinus lawsonii, Pinus luchuensis, Pinus lumholtzii, Pinus luzmariae, Pinus longaeva, Pinus leiophylla, Pinus litvinovii, Pinus densata, Pinus densithunbergii, Pinus densiflora, Pinus cubensis, Pinus culminicola, Pinus dalatensis, Pinus douglasiana, Pinus echinata, Pinus edulis, Pinus durangensis, Pinus devoniana, Pinus contorta, Pinus coulteri, Pinus clausa, Pinus halepensis, Pinus hartwegii, Pinus greggii, Pinus hakkodensis, Pinus heldreichii, Pinus hwangshanensis, Pinus henryi, Pinus herrerae, Pinus fenzeliana, Pinus elliottii, Pinus engelmannii, Pinus gerardiana, Pinus glabra, Pinus flexilis, Pinus serotina, Pinus rzedowskii, Pinus sabiniana, Pinus strobiformis, Pinus squamata, Pinus sibirica, Pinus strobus, Pinus roxburghii,

Species in the Pinaceae family

Abies alba, Abies amabilis, Abies balsamea, Abies beshanzuensis, Abies borisii-regis, Abies bracteata, Abies cephalonica, Abies chensiensis, Abies cilicica, Abies concolor, Abies delavayi, Abies densa, Abies durangensis, Abies fabri, Abies fanjingshanensis, Abies fargesii, Abies firma, Abies flinckii, Abies forrestii, Abies fraseri, Abies grandis, Abies guatemalensis, Abies hickelii, Abies hidalgensis, Abies holophylla, Abies homolepis, Abies kawakamii, Abies koreana, Abies lasiocarpa, Abies magnifica, Abies mariesii, Abies nebrodensis, Abies nephrolepis, Abies nordmanniana, Abies numidica, Abies pindrow, Abies pinsapo, Abies procera, Abies recurvata, Abies religiosa, Abies sachalinensis, Abies sibirica, Abies spectabilis, Abies squamata, Abies veitchii, Abies vejarii, Abies yuanbaoshanensis, Abies ziyuanensis, Abies jaliscana, Abies phanerolepis,

References

Dana K. Bailey (1916-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.K.Bailey' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus longaeva D.K.Bailey: Placement according to April 2023 Classification