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Krummholz / Bristlecone Pine

 
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Along Mount Evans Road in Colorado, Bristlecone Pine is struggling to survive the harsh conditions at tree line. These ancient trees - many are over 1000 years old - are also known as Krummholz, a German word which loosely translates into gnarly wood or twisted trees.