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The Arboretum at Penn State Behrend
Coniferous Trees
Bristlecone Pine
Balfourianae
The Bristlecone Pine grows slowly to about 20'. Irregular, sweeping branches display tight bundles of short dark green needles and purplish-brown cones. Native to the mountain regions of the southwestern United States.