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    • Photo of Pinus ponderosa 'Big Boomer' foliage by Conifer Kingdom

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    Buy Pinus ponderosa 'Big Boomer'

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 3'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

    Specimen #2171 | $850

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    Pinus ponderosa 'Big Boomer' plant details

    Pinus ponderosa 'Big Boomer' is an evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus ponderosa 'Big Boomer'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT tall
    Uses: border plant, container plant, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus ponderosa 'Big Boomer'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer and snail / slug
    Soil needs: well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This long-needled pine was found as a witch's broom by Jerry Morris. Its grayish-green needles are incredibly long, sometimes exceeding the length of the annual growth! Will eventually form an upright, dense, dwarf tree.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Gardening facts about Pinus ponderosa 'Big Boomer' plant

    How to Grow Pinus ponderosa 'Big Boomer'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • snail / slug resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Pinus contorta var. latifolia 'Chief Joseph'

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    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus contorta var. latifolia 'Chief Joseph' form, landscape by Conifer Kingdom
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    Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead'

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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 5'-15'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Pinus parviflora 'Bergman'

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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Pinus parviflora 'Bergman' cones, foliage by plant lust
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    Pinus longaeva

    aka Great Basin Bristle Pine, Western Bristle Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 15'-50'

    Width: 10'-30'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus longaeva close-up by Stan Shebs
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    Pinus radiata

    aka Insignis Pine, Monterey Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 50'-200'

    Width: 25'-100'

    • sun - mostly shade
    Photo of Pinus radiata form by Fir0002/Flagstaffotos
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