Western yellow pine (Pinus ponderosa) is a conifer that can grow higher than 15m tall and 3m – 8m wide.
This plant has several common names including: western yellow pine, ponderosa pine or trucker pine.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 20-50 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: western yellow pine, ponderosa pine, trucker pine
Scientific name: Pinus ponderosa
Plant type: Conifers, Trees
Habit: Bushy
Height: Higher than 15m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Architectural, Coastal, Informal Garden
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Western yellow pine (Pinus ponderosa) – Walter Siegmund, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
