Santa Lucia Fir, Bristlecone Fir
Abiesbracteata

Family: Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Abies (A-bees)
Species: bracteata (brak-tee-AY-tuh)

Category
Trees

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer

Foliage Color

Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting