Young BristleCone

There have been several posts in on various Soul Food Blogs about the Bristlecone Pine. AS the worlds oldes living things they are very protected. However, it is now possible to get a nurtured seedling -- if you live in the right place.

This eight year old tree is in my brother's back yard in Ely, Nevada, USA. They are quite expensive, and most upset owners watch them die -- mostly because they won't follow the detailed instructions, which inlcude:

* the seeding must not be transplanted to an eleveation lower than 6200 ft.

* the prepared soil must come from the natural habitate of the Bristlecone by licence of the Forest Service or purchased from local Indian Tribes ($50/cubic foot).

*no other tree or bush can be planted withing 20 feet

*water no more than one cup every three days.

This tree is about 4' high, and could grow to 40' in about 2000 years. His well in the background is 350' deep and more pure that any bottled water.

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