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BoBo Roy Bristlecone Pine

Scientific name: Pinus longaeva 'BoBo Roy'
Taxonomy
Family:Pinaceae
Type:Dwarf conifers
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 8
Sun:Full sun
Plant Characteristics
Height:6 ft
Width:3 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description A dwarf seedling form of Great Basin Bristlecone Pine that was selected by Larry Stanley when his wife Marlene was pregnant with their son Steve, and he named it 'BoBoRoy' to honor the forthcoming expected son.

  Morphology:
This is a dwarf conifer that will probably only grow slowly to 6’ after many years. It will always have a conic wedge shape. Needles are borne in clumps of 5 needles. The needles completely surround the branches.

  Adaptation:
Great Basin Bristlecone pines are adapted to short growing season of Utah, Nevada and Arizonia.. They are considered the longest living trees in our nation.

  Pests:
None.
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