Western Yellow Pine. A striking tree with a tall clear trunk when mature and attractive cinnamon coloured deeply fissure bark. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 2.5m. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Pinus ponderosa
A striking tree with a tall clear trunk when mature and attractive cinnamon coloured deeply fissure bark.
Category: Conifers
Additional information
Generic | Pinus |
---|---|
Species | ponderosa |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Western Yellow Pine |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 4m |
Family | Pinaceae |
Spread | 2.5m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Conical |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year, Provide a deep winter mulch |
Border | Specimen |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Honey fungus, Red spider mite, Aphids, Adelgids |
Maintenance | Mulch, Feed |
Propagation | Seed |
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