Abies bracteata

Bristlecone Fir, Santa Lucia Fir

Family: Pinaceae Pine


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 7A - 8B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color n/a
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Screen, specimen
Height 60' to 80' / 18.20m to 24.40m
Spread 15' to 20' / 4.60m to 6.00m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Columnar, upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America