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     Douglas county conservation district

serving landowners in Douglas County, Colorado for over 50 years

                                Box 688, 7519 E. Hwy 86, Franktown, CO 80116, 303-688-3042 ext. 100

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Bristlecone Pine
Pinus aristata           

Growth form  irregular
Crown density open
Size 20 to 40' high
Drought
resistance		 fair
Cold hardiness excellent
Growth rate slow
Life span long
Elevation
range		 7,000 to 11,000 feet
Soil
conditions		 does well on poor sites
Possible insect
problems		 bark beetles
Possible disease 
problems		 few
Wildlife value high:  food value from seeds for upland game and songbirds
Seasonal color evergreen
Miscellany native