Ponderosa Pine
Pinus Ponderosa
Overview
The Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa), an impressive evergreen, towers to majestic heights of 60-125 feet. Its towering trunk reaches diameters of 2-4 feet. Favored for its rugged bark and long, slender needles up to 7 inches, it thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Hardy to USDA zones 3-7, it's ideal for large spaces, offering a stately silhouette and habitat for wildlife.
Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 3–5Type Conifer, TreeClimate Alpine, Mediterranean
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 3–5
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Conifer, Tree
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Climate
- Alpine, Mediterranean
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