Pinus longaeva Joe's Bess #3
Pinus longaeva Joe's Bess #3
Joe’s Bess Bristlecone Pine
Formal, refined consistent shape, bluish-green two-toned needles
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Dense clusters of two-toned needles point towards the tip of each ascending branch and create a consistent shape that hides the stems and buds until new growth emerges in late spring. The formal, slow-growing tree requires little or no pruning, but wants full sun.
Botanical Name- Pinus longaeva 'Joe's Bess'
Pronunciation- PY-nus lon-GAY-vuh
Foliage- Evergreen
Mature Width- 4 ft
Mature Height- 6 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Average, evenly moist, well-drained soil
Current Size- specimen
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Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (nuthatches, crossbills), shelter for insects
Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C7
Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead or damaged branches in late winter; water regularly when young and mulch.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to shape and remove dead or damaged branches.
Fertilization Instructions- Apply a conifer fertilizer (e.g., 4-8-8) in early spring; low to moderate feeding need. Alleviate clay compaction around the root zone for best results.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen-tone
Possible Issues- Pine sawfly, needle blight, bark beetles
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