Trees and Shrubs

Limber Pine on the Rim Trail on the Fairyland Loop. B. Roanhorse BBR
Limber Pine on the Rim Trail on the Fairyland Loop.

Photographed by Brian B. Roanhorse 23 September, 2014.

 
Forests dominate the upper altitudes of the Paunsaugunt Plateau containing white fir-spruce-aspen forest. Bristlecone pine lives in the high limestone knolls. Ponderosa pine and manzanita dominate the middle altitudes. Pinyon pine-juniper forest dominates the lower elevation areas of the park. Gambel oak, cactus and yucca punctuate the lower elevation juniper forest.

Forest health and return to historic density are managed with prescribed fire. In the next few pages you will find information about the many trees and shrubs that populate Bryce Canyon.

 
Manzanitas during sunrise at Bryce Point. B. Roanhorse BBR Oct 28 2015
Manzanitas during sunrise at Bryce Point.

Photographed by Brian B. Roanhorse 28 October, 2015.

Last updated: June 29, 2022

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