Sherwood Compact Bristlecone Pine 2 - Year Graft

Pinus longaeva 'Sherwood Compact' (Dwarf Bristlecone Pine) * Full sun * Zones 3-8 * 4' tall * 2' wide * Origin Oregon A dwarf Bristlecone Pine! Purple cones in Spring! Pinus longaeva 'Sherwood Compact' Mr. Andrew Sherwood of Gresham, Oregon introduced this plant many years ago as Pinus aristata 'Sherwood Compact', a form or the Bristlecone Pine. However, unlike most Bristlecone Pines it does not have the apparent resin spots on the needles. It appears to be a form of Pinus longaeva (formerly Pinus aristata ssp. longaeva) the Western or Great Basin form of the Bristlecone Pine. There is also a possiblility that it could be a selection of Pinus balfouriana (the Foxtail Pine). It is a narrow conical dwarf selection that is very handsome, no matter the true species designation. It forms a dense cone, and is always attractive. It grows slowly, reaching 4 feet in 15 years. Zone 3 Companion Plants: Goes well with Thunderhead Pine, Dragon Eyer Pine, Vanderwolf Pyramid Pine as well as Black Bamboo. Check out our store for these great plants!