Pinus ponderosa ssp. scopulorum

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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Colorado, Montana, Wyoming

Native

Introduced

Pinus ponderosa ssp. scopulorumPinus ponderosa

ssp. scopulorum

Ponderosa Pine, Rocky Mountain Ponderosa Pine, Western Yellow Pine

Pinus ponderosa ssp. scopulorum

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Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Colorado, Montana, Wyoming

Native

Introduced

Promote the majestic Pinus ponderosa ssp. scopulorum, known as Rocky Mountain Ponderosa Pine, a tree that perfectly embodies the spirit of the American West. With its rugged aesthetic and towering potential, this pine is not only a staple of the lumber industry in the Southwest U.S. and Rocky Mountain region but also a beloved ornamental feature in landscapes. Capable of reaching heights of 100 feet and boasting a robust 3-foot trunk, this pine offers a hard, fine-grained wood ideal for high-quality building materials. Its adaptability extends beyond commercial use; it's an excellent choice for windbreaks, buffer strips, reclamation projects, and mass landscape plantings. A testament to enduring growth and resilience, this pine grows approximately 1.5 feet per year, thriving in well-drained, slightly alkaline to very acidic soils. With thick, stiff needles grouped in twos and occasional threes and distinctive oval cones with sharp prickles, this tree offers both beauty and practicality for any environment.