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Posted 04/18/2023 in Tree

Pinus ponderosa

One of America’s most abundant tree species. It is a mainstay in the lumber industry but has also been put to work in windbreaks, buffer strips, reclamation and mass landscape plantings. Its fast growth and interesting features also make for a popular specimen or ornamental tree.

Post Details

Latin Name
Pinus ponderosa
Common Name
Ponderosa Pine
Planting Zone
Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
60-125 ft
Spread
25-30 ft
Potential Pests
Root rots, needle blight, and blister rust

Plant Story

One of America’s most abundant tree species. It is a mainstay in the lumber industry but has also been put to work in windbreaks, buffer strips, reclamation and mass landscape plantings. Its fast growth and interesting features also make for a popular specimen or ornamental tree.

Special Care Instructions

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