Description: Rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine Seeds (Pinus aristata)20 SEEDS"OLDEST Living Tree in the WORLD!""It is estimated that this tree, the oldest on the planet, germinated around 3,051 BCE, roughly 500 years before construction on the pyramids of Giza began." Bristlecone Pines are the "Oldest single living organisms known. While they live up to 3,000 years old, the Bristlecone Pines can Live up to a little Over 5,000 years old.A Very Rare & Beautiful Bonsai.The Green Pine Needles give the Twisted Branches a "Bottle~Brush" Appearance, while the Bristlecone's "Shallow, Twisted, & Disfigured Root System and "Dead Wood~Living Wood" Ratio Make's it One of the Most Unique Bonsai.Why use Bristlecones for Bonsai?Pines are considered to be at the top of the bonsai prestige ladder. While they are slow to achieve perfection, once they're going, they are far easier to maintain and keep in peak condition. Pines require far less routine maintenance than is demanded by any others.In Addition, they will stay Green Year Round, maintaining that excellent appearance all year.Requirements:Zones: 4 to 7Light: Full SunWater: Low & Drought TolerantBristlecone Germination:For the best results, Scarify by soaking in water for 24 Hrs. A short stratification of 6 weeks at 40 degrees F* can improve the germination rate. Check once a week to keep the moisture level just damp (Not Wet) as not to mold. After Stratification sow seeds appx. 1.8" deep in a well draining soil. Use a heated propagator after sowing. It will increase the germination rate & speed with some of them sprouting in as soon as 10 days while others may take a week or two longer.Will ship as soon as payment is received. "BUY WITH CONFIDENCE!!!"As Customer Service is our #1 Priority.
Price: 7.95 USD
Location: Lincolnton, North Carolina
End Time: 2024-08-16T18:45:37.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Climate: Arid, Highland, Humid Continental, Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Semiarid
Planting Time: 10-14 Days after Stratification Period
Common Name: Bristlecone Pine Evergreen Tree/Bonsai Plant Seeds
Custom Bundle: No
Color: Beige, Blue, Brown, Green, Multicolor
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Growth Habit: Climbing
MPN: N/A
Soil Type: Must be Well Draining, Clay, Loam, Peat, Sand, Silt
Brand: SeedHead
Soil pH: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Type: Bristlecone Pine Tree Evergreen Bonsai Plant Seeds
Life Cycle: Perennial
Watering: Light
Genus: Pinus
Sunlight: Full Sun, Medium Sun
Features: Oldest Tree in the World, Air Purifying, Cold Resistant, Draught Resistant, Evergreen
Cultivating Difficulty: Very Easy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
