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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 |
Growth Rate
| • | Fast |
Attributes
| • | Evergreen |
Habit
| • | Pyramidal |
Foliage Color
| • | Green (dark) |
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.
