Description
The bushy “foxtail” branches are a great identification feature. The needles on bristlecone pine are retained for up to 15 or more years creating a thick, full branch.
Preview
![image preview](https://dc.cod.edu/horticulture-2242-pinus-aristata/1003/preview.jpg)
Image Source
Karren Wcisel, TreeTopics.com
Image Creation Date
9-23-2008
Keywords
Pinaceae, tree, conifer, cone, needle, evergreen, Pinus aristata, bristlecone pine