species 2,668 observations
Rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine
Pinus aristata
Field notes
Supports All
54
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Eucopina bobana, Spruce Budworm Moth, Polyphemus Moth, Rusty Tussock Moth
34
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Ribbed Pine Borer
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Eastern Fox Squirrel, Pine Needle Aphid, American Red Squirrel, White-spotted Sawyer
15
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Halloween Pennant
2
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Perilampus hyalinus, Eupelmus
2
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Well drained
- Water use
- Low
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.