10 Bristlecone Pine Seeds (Pinus aristata) “OLDEST Living Tree in the WORLD!”
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Seller |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Climate | Arid |
| Color | Beige |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor & Outdoor |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| MPN | N/A |
| Soil Type | Clay |
| Brand | SeedHead |
| Season Of Interest | Fall |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Watering | Light |
| Genus | Pinus |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Features | Air Purifying |
| Cultivating Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
Rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine Seeds (Pinus aristata)10 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.Germinación de Bristlecone:Para obtener los mejores resultados, escarifique remojándolas en agua durante 24 horas. Una estratificación corta de 6 semanas a 40 grados F* puede mejorar la tasa de germinación. Verifique una vez a la semana para mantener el nivel de humedad apenas húmedo (no mojado) para evitar el moho. Después de la estratificación, siembre las semillas a aproximadamente 1,8" de profundidad en un suelo con buen drenaje. Use un propagador calentado después de sembrar. Aumentará la tasa y la velocidad de germinación; algunas de ellas brotarán en tan solo 10 días, mientras que otras pueden tardar una semana o dos más.Will ship as soon as payment is received. "BUY WITH CONFIDENCE!!!"As Customer Service is our #1 Priority.