Species: Pinus ponderosa

(pye'nus pon-der-oh'sah)

Ponderosa Pine; Western Yellow Pine

Found on Course Walks

Pines et. al.

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

'Canyon Ferry', 'Gumdrop', 'Hiwan', 'Little Joe', 'Marguerite', 'Mary Ann Heacock', 'Pendula', 'Tortuosa'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet

Height: 60' - 100' (spread 25' - 30')

Leaves: Evergreen

Shape: Narrow to broad pyramidal in youth; irregular habit with coarse, stout, heavy , often drooping branches when mature

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 3b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Salt Tolerance: Tolerates salt spray, Tolerates salty soil

Environmental Other: Prefers sunny, open exposure; does not tolerate shade; hurt by late frosts.

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

Relatively trouble-free; generally insect problems are not chronic; possible problems may include dieback, rusts, blights, canker, aphids and more; needle fascicle disease may be a problem in humid climates

Bare Root Transplanting

Difficult

Other

Native to western North America; transplant B&B if root-pruned (one of the most difficult pines to transplant); cones can pose a litter problem

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil