Pinus ponderosa - 30-40 CM C3

Description
The Western yellow pine (Pinus ponderosa) is a tree that grows broadly in the shape of a cone and usually reaches a height of around 20 metres and a width of around 8 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are dark green in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, sandy, loamy soil in a sunny position.

Bulletpoints
* Drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, cannot be built over

leaves
The Western yellow pine is evergreen. Its needles are dark green, prickly.

Bark
Red-brown, deep-cracked bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Western yellow pine has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cone-shaped, broad.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Fruit
Light brown, elongated cones.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Root
Pinus ponderosa is a deep-rooting plant.