{"product_id":"5-seeds-great-basin-bristlecone-pine-pinus-longaeva-hardy-conifer-tree","title":"5 Seeds Great Basin Bristlecone Pine Pinus longaeva Hardy Conifer Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Great Basin Bristlecone Pine is a remarkable, long-lived conifer native to the high mountains of the western United States. Known for its slow growth and rugged, twisted form, this tree develops dense clusters of dark green needles and produces small, resinous cones. It is highly valued by collectors and growers seeking a distinctive, enduring conifer for challenging sites. Pinus longaeva is exceptionally long-lived, with some specimens living for thousands of years in their native habitat, making it a fascinating choice for alpine and rock gardens, bonsai, and specimen plantings. Its extreme hardiness and tolerance of poor, rocky soils make it well-suited to cold, exposed locations where other trees struggle. Seeds should be cold-stratified to improve germination. \u003cbr\u003e\n Species: Pinus longaeva \u003cbr\u003e\n Type: Evergreen conifer \u003cbr\u003e\n Plant_Habit: Upright, slow-growing, irregular \u003cbr\u003e\n Sun: Full sun \u003cbr\u003e\n Soil: Well-drained, rocky, poor to average \u003cbr\u003e\n Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable \u003cbr\u003e\n Zones: 4-8 \u003cbr\u003e\n Germination: Cold stratification 4-8 weeks; germinates in 2-6 weeks at 65-70F \u003cbr\u003e\n Sowing: Surface sow, lightly cover with soil \u003cbr\u003e\n Spacing: 15-30 feet \u003cbr\u003e\n Notes: Extremely long-lived; suitable for bonsai and alpine gardens\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67663300296840,"sku":"EXGA-980","price":19.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_446dd040-317a-47a6-98f8-27d5e86b9bed.png?v=1791896509","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/5-seeds-great-basin-bristlecone-pine-pinus-longaeva-hardy-conifer-tree","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}