Pinus ponderosa /Western Yellow Pine

Foliage to ground level on young tree
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Foliage to ground level on young tree	Loose growth on established tree	Well established tree in landscape
Ligher green needles current spring's growth	Foliage	Foliage and young cones
Close view of foiige and cones	Close-up of needles and cones


Scientific Name:	Pinus ponderosa
Common Name:	Western Yellow Pine
Plant Type:	Evergreen
Leaf Type:	Needleleaf
Hardiness Zone:	3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Determine Your Zone
Height:	over 50 feet
Spread:	20- 30 feet
Light Exposure:	Sun
Drainage:	Well drained, Moist, Dry
Rate of Growth:	Moderate
Comments:	Drought and salt tolerant. Narrow pyramidal in youth and develops an irregular, flat topped crown with age. Has rigid, 5 to 10", curved, green to yellowish-green needles in bundles. Bark of young trees is very dark, almost black. Cinnamon-red is the bark color as it ages. Used for windbreaks, timber and for wildlife habitat. Used in public and private gardens as landscape specimen. A food source and shelter for wildlife.