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Pinus ponderosa [Willamette Valley Collection]

Also Known As

Willamette Valley Ponderosa Pine

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 100'-175'
W: 30'-50'

planting zones

3a-9b

Pinus ponderosa [Willamette Valley Collection] plant details

Pinus ponderosa [Willamette Valley Collection] is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus ponderosa [Willamette Valley Collection]

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 30 FT - 50 FT - wide, 100 FT - 175 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus ponderosa [Willamette Valley Collection]

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Beautiful, massive native tree, these from plants that grow in the Willamette Valley. Needles are up to 10" long. Bark is very dark brown when young, maturing to a yellow-red-brown, becoming very thick and furrowed, breaking up into "jigsaw puzzle" like pieces. Eventually reaches 175' but not quickly. Adapted to full sun, well-drained soil and little or no summer water once established. Frost hardy to -40 °F, USDA zone 3.