Ancient Bristlecone Pine Tree Seed Grow Kit The Jonsteen Company

The amazing bristlecone pine is perhaps the world s most ancient living organism. The oldest living specimen is almost 5 000 years old meaning it is more ancient than stonehenge the acropolis and even cheops pyramid -- awesome bristlecone pines grow at very high elevations in some of the most foreboding and hostile territory any tree calls home: exposed rocky slopes at elevations between 7 000 and 12 000 feet in ut nv az ca and nm. In cultivation the slow-growing bristlecone pine takes on a form quite different from its gnarled subalpine brethren becoming a symmetrical even luxuriant tree fully clothed in dense very dark shimmering needles and growing to heights of around 25 feet. The trees needles are often flecked with white dots of resin and its woody cones bear the tree s namesake bristles. The astounding longevity and amazing hardiness of the bristlecone pine make it a fascinating choice for ornamental planting in a diverse range of climates. Highly suited to container growing and smaller gardens. Growing a tree from seed is a magical and fascinating experience for people of all ages. This 100%-guaranteed seed germination grow kit provides everything needed to germinate a tree with a potential 5 000-year lifespan: seeds growing medium a mini-greenhouse and detailed instructions which lead you through the whole process from cold-stratifying your seeds to germination to transplanting.

The amazing bristlecone pine is perhaps the world s most ancient living organism. The oldest living specimen is almost 5 000 years old meaning it...show more