Pine, Ponderosa

Pinus ponderosa

Conifers Trees

Description

One of the most widely distributed trees in the western United States, 'Ponderosa Pine', also known as Yellow Pine, is a large evergreen conifer that produces needles 5-10 inches long in clusters of two or three. Small, brown cones appear in fall. Tolerant of high alkaline and salty soils.

Botanical Name
Pinus ponderosa
Height
50-60'
Width
20-25'
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Alkaline Well Draining
Zones
Zone 3 Zone 3B Zone 4 Zone 4A Zone 4B Zone 5 Zone 5B Zone 6 Zone 7
Foliage Colors
Dark Green
Water Requirements
Moderate Secondary Culinary

Tags

Medium Growing Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant High Elevation Utah Native / Preferred