Bristlecone Pine Seeds

Name: Bristlecone Pine Seeds
Brand: Stemcell Science Shop
SKU: BR-0247
Price: 3.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$3.00

11 reviews

These seeds are packed with all the genetic material needed to develop into the oldest type of organism on the planet, a bristlecone pine tree.

Bristlecone pines are a group of 3 species of pine trees that can live for thousands of years. The oldest confirmed, non-clonal organism on the planet is a 4,850 year old bristlecone pine called Methuselah, and its exact location in California is kept secret.

The oldest known non-living tree was also a bristlecone pine, called Prometheus, that was accidentally cut down in 1964 at 4,900 years old.

Dendroclimatologists depend on these ancient trees’ rings to provide the longest continual climate record.

Bristlecone pine thrives in harsh environments, especially rocky soil, with high winds and no rainfall. This typically limits them to high altitudes where they don’t have to compete with other plants. Keep this in mind when finding your tree a home.

Bristlecone pine wood is resistant to rot and insects. This means trees can continue to stand for centuries after they’ve died and even erode from water and wind like stone.

*Glass vial and cork not included

Glass vial

This item was previously featured in our Matter Science Box

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came fast and the packaging was super heigh quality.

Perfect gift for my department this year, came swiftly too.

Glass bottled pine seeds

My new favorite song is 'The Bristlecone Pine.' I bought these to send to a few like-minded friends. They arrived so fast and they are even better than I had hoped/imagined. The quality box/cards that accompanied the bottles were a bonus. Stellar purchase. Thank you!