Pinus ponderosa – Pinus ponderosa

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Pinus ponderosa – Pinus ponderosa

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Good news: the vast majority of our range is immediately available from container stock. A few varieties that are only available as field-grown trees will be delivered from November 2026 onwards. We will let you know in advance per order which trees will arrive when.
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High (2)
Specifications
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Height
20 - 30 (65) m
Crown
narrow conical, light, open crown
Bark and branches
twigs orange-brown, bark orange-yellow to red-brown with dark brown to brown-black markings, flaking in large rectangular and elongated plates
Leaf
stiff needles, slightly twisted, 2 - 3 together, 15 - 25 cm long, green
Flowers
♂ bright (purple) red, yellow when ripening ♀ green
Fruits
broad-oval to oval-round, 5 - 12 cm long, reddish brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, acid soil, all soil types
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
provides food for birds
Application
parks, cemeteries, industrial areas, large gardens, windbreaks
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree acid soil calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind narrow conical 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown green yellow fast growing provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
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Frequently asked questions
Pinus ponderosa

Pinus ponderosa can eventually reach a height of 20 - 30 (65) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Pinus ponderosa is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 20 - 30 (65) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Pinus ponderosa is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Pinus ponderosa with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Pinus ponderosa blooms in may.
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