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Bristlecone Pine
Pinus aristata
Bristlecone Pine
In stock · from $310.99
One of the oldest trees on earth, this tree is a dwarf, shrubby but picturesque specimen with an irregular spread when young and retains these characteristics as it matures. Blue-green needles are aromatic and covered with a resinous fluid that look like "dandruff" spots. Native to Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-14.
Good to know
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Low maintenance.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Bristlecone Pine get?
About 20-25' tall and 10-12' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Bristlecone Pine need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Bristlecone Pine need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Bristlecone Pine grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Bristlecone Pine in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $310.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Bristlecone Pine wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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