Ponderosa pine
Ponderosa pine
Pinus ponderosa
tree☀️ full-sun🪴 well-drained📏 tall🌡️ RHS H7
📋Quick Facts
Height
25.0-40.0m
Spread
8.0-12.0m
Care Level
👍 Moderate
Some experience helpful
Water
💧 Minimal watering
Every "2-3" days
Hardiness
Zone 3-7
About
Tall pine with long needles and distinctive orange bark.
Top tip
Ponderosa pine wants sun and free-draining soil; best for large, open sites and rewilding projects.
Also known as: Pinus ponderosa, Gelbkiefer, Pinheiro-ponderosa, Pino ponderosa, Ponderosaden, Sosna żółta (ponderosa), Pin ponderosa, Ponderosa pine
Pest Resilience
4/5 — Good resilience
Few significant pests; pine processionary moth is the main risk in warmer areas.
Visual Characteristics
Flowers
Yes
Blooms in Spring
🌲
Cones
Produces cones
The ponderosa pine year in your garden
Dispatching imaginary bots to check your garden out...
What to do now
How to Propagate
🌰Seed
Easy🦋Wildlife & Garden Ecology
Pest Susceptibility
MitesDeer resistantDrought resistant
Monitor for these pests and treat early if spotted
Hardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H7
USDA 4–5 equivalent