Western yellow pine (Pinus ponderosa)

Where to plant

Let’s now see where to plant Western yellow pine (Pinus ponderosa). What types of gardens and where this plant is normally grown.

Orientation

It tolerates being planted in different orientations. But if possible, plant western yellow pine in a east facing, south facing or west facing garden.

Garden style

It has numerous uses in gardening and landscaping. Pinus ponderosa can work very well in gardens of different styles:

• Architectural gardens – have clean lines, geometric layout and the absence of complicated details, follow a contemporary design;
• Coastal gardens – are gardens along the coast, typically very exposed to sun and wind;
• Informal Gardens – have a free design and close to the nature aspect. The lines are smoother and more fluid and the planting is less rigid;