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Santa Lucia Fir, Bristlecone Fir

Abiesbracteata

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

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Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
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Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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