Great Basin Bristlecone Pine, Intermountain Bristlecone Pine, Western Bristlecone Pine, Ancient Bristlecone Pine, Methuselah Pine Pinus longaeva

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Botanical Name:

Pinus longaeva

Family:

Pinaceae

Genus:

Pinus

Species:

longaeva

Common Name:

Great Basin Bristlecone Pine, Intermountain Bristlecone Pine, Western Bristlecone Pine, Ancient Bristlecone Pine, Methuselah Pine

Height:
15-30 feet
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
5

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  • Pinus longaeva

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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: none required.
Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
In a Nutshell:
* Pinus longaeva , the Great Basin Bristlecone Pine , is a long-living species of tree found in the higher mountains of the southwest United States . The species is one of three closely related trees known as bristlecone pines and is sometimes known as the Intermountain or Western bristlecone pine .
* One member of this species, known as Methuselah , is thought to be the oldest living non-clonal organism on Earth . more...
* This is one of our most popular bonsai seeds. It is a very hard to secure item. more...
Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov