Ponderosa Pine

Ponderosa pine is one of the most common native evergreen trees found on the eastern slope of Colorado. Often used in landscapes, it is a large tree, with an open branching pattern and long, medium green needles. The mature bark is yellowish-brown to cinnamon and arranged in plates, which may give off a vanilla scent.

Ponderosa pine drops its lower branches as it grows. Established trees will tolerate dry soil conditions. This is a good, xeric, large evergreen tree for the Pikes Peak area.

Ponderosa Pine

Ponderosa pine is one of the most common native evergreen trees found on the eastern slope of Colorado. Often used in landscapes, it is a large tree, with an open branching pattern and long, medium green needles. The mature bark is yellowish-brown to cinnamon and arranged in plates, which may give off a vanilla scent.

Ponderosa pine drops its lower branches as it grows. Established trees will tolerate dry soil conditions. This is a good, xeric, large evergreen tree for the Pikes Peak area.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Pinus ponderosa

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Pronunciation

PY-nus pon-der-OH-suh

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Mature Height

50 to 60 ft.

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Mature Spread

20 to 30 ft.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

NA

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Bloom time

NA

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Colorado Native

Yes

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Natural Habitat

western North America

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 3-7

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 9,000 ft.

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