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Would Pinus longaeva thrive in the Front Range? If so, do you know who grows them? Thanks!
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Asked August 06, 2024, 3:03 PM EDT
Would Pinus longaeva thrive in the Front Range?
If so, do you know who grows them?
Thanks!
Jefferson County Colorado
Expert Response
Dear Maura,
Pinus longaeva is native to California, Nevada, and Utah and grows at elevations of 9,500 to 11,500. A closely related species is the Rocky Mountain Bristlecone pine, Pinus aristata, which is native to Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. It also does best growing at higher elevations. It will grow on dry, gravely mountain slopes in full sun. Excellent drainage is critical.
I was not able to find a local source for Pinus longaeva. Pinus aristata, on the other hand, is available at local garden centers.
https://csfs.colostate.edu/colorado-trees/colorados-major-tree-species/
Regards,
Cindy G.
Jefferson County Master Gardener
Pinus longaeva is native to California, Nevada, and Utah and grows at elevations of 9,500 to 11,500. A closely related species is the Rocky Mountain Bristlecone pine, Pinus aristata, which is native to Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. It also does best growing at higher elevations. It will grow on dry, gravely mountain slopes in full sun. Excellent drainage is critical.
I was not able to find a local source for Pinus longaeva. Pinus aristata, on the other hand, is available at local garden centers.
https://csfs.colostate.edu/colorado-trees/colorados-major-tree-species/
Regards,
Cindy G.
Jefferson County Master Gardener
Thank you!
