Ponderosa Pine Tree
Pinus ponderosa
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Ponderosa Pine Tree
Plant Highlights
Ponderosa Pine Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Growing Zones 3-7
A large-crowned tree with a straight trunk, the mighty Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa) is an incredibly hardy native Conifer, and has many names depending on what state this tree grows natively! From Bull Pine, Blackjack Pine, Western Yellow, and more! When warmed in the sun, the bark smells like vanilla, and young twigs have an orangey-citrus scent!
With good care, Ponderosa Pine trees will grow to a height of six feet in six years, starting with a 2-year-old seedling. Nature Hills ships mature root systems that will get established faster in your landscape! These trees then steadily grow into magnificent specimens! Reaching soaring heights of 65-80 feet tall and 30-40 feet in width when planted in optimal conditions.
The Ponderosa Pine is the most frequently planted of the large, long-needled native western Pine species. The soft dark green needles, 6-10 inches long, are arranged in bundles of three. Cones are 3 to 5 inches long and feed a wide variety of songbirds and wildlife!
Being a major source of timber, the wood is straight-grained, nonporous with a fine and uniform texture, and light in color, ranging from cream to yellow to pale reddish-brown. Ponderosa Pine forests are also important as wildlife habitats, for recreational use, and for aesthetic values. It is a slow-growing, large evergreen that lives 300 to 600 years throughout many states in the US Planting Zones 3 to 7!
Planting and Application:
The strong evergreen branches of the Ponderosa Pine will become a unique and prominent specimen and lawn tree. The long needles are great at absorbing sound from trains and busy streets. These are fantastic evergreens for urban roadways and interchanges. shrugging off occasional salt spray.
This large evergreen will screen undesirable views, and it is a tall stately tree that is widely used in windbreaks and protect your home from strong winds. Follow the old farmer's trick of planting a staggered or zig-zagged, to block the prevailing winds or drifting snow that blasts your property.
For a full screen of mature-sized trees, you'll measure at least 20 feet between the trunk of each tree. You can vary the spacing for a more natural look, however, if you want the tips of the trees to overlap slightly - don't plant more than 20 feet apart. Mix with other broad-leaved evergreens for year-round greenery.
- Long Dark Green Needles
- Fragrant Stems & Rough Plated Bark
- Long-Lived & Large-Scale Wildlife Natives
- 3-6 Inch Long Pine Cones For Birds & Crafts
- Great for Windbreaks, Habitat Restoration, Wildlife & Specimens
#ProPlantTips for Care:
This Evergreen Conifer tree thrives in full sun and poor soil, and the Ponderosa is one of the tallest and most important timber pines in the Western States. They are salt tolerant and able to withstand dry conditions. Even thriving in most soils including very sandy soils and sites with very little topsoil. Once established, it is very drought-resistant.
Native to mountain and plateau regions of the U.S., the Ponderosa Pine develops a taproot early in life that enables the tree to survive stressful conditions such as extended drought. Water new trees regularly but back off after their first year, and deep winter watering in colder climates. Provide a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch over the entire root system. Candle prune in the spring to keep young trees growing denser and more compact. Each fall, the oldest needles turn yellow and drop from the plant.
- Fast Growing in Full Sun
- Widely Adaptable In Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Candle Prune In The Spring
- Road Salt Tolerant
Plant the mighty Ponderosa Pine Tree in your landscape and boost your local ecology and wildlife with a hardy native evergreen fortress! Available now at Nature Hills Nursery!
