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Pinus ponderosa

Ponderosa Pine (Western Yellow Pine/Bull Pine)

Numerous, short branches bear long, dark green to yellowish-green needles arranged in threes and the dark brown to cinnamon-brown bark is deeply furrowed.

  • »  Large crowned tree with a straight trunk
  • »  Long green needles normally occur in bunches of three
  • »  Oval cones grow upright, but turn upside down at maturity

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  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:25-30 m
  • Spread:8-10 m
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Fast
Attributes
• Evergreen
Habit
• Pyramidal
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Screening (privacy)
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Pinus ponderosa

Native to Canada and parts of North America, the Ponderosa pine can be found at low elevations along the very dry valleys of British Columbia's southern interior. This zone extends south to the United States where it is wider spread than in Canada. Aboriginal people in the southern interior of British Columbia had many uses for Ponderosa pine; they ate the seeds and inner bark of both the Ponderosa and Whitebark pine.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pinus ponderosa

This pine is a low maintenance, uniform specimen. An excellent evergreen for large lawns, parks or woodland areas.