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Ponderosa Pine
Pinus ponderosa
Ponderosa Pine
In stock · from $172.99
Evergreen, native conifer with a narrowly pyramidal habit when young, changing to a more irregular narrow, cylindrical habit at maturity. Long needles can be dark green to yellowish green. Drought resistant and tolerant of alkaline soils and coastal conditions. Most important timber tree in North America, second only to the Douglas Fir. Great for a large yard or mass plantings. Can grow up to 100'
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-09.
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does Ponderosa Pine get?
About 50'+ tall and 40'+ wide at maturity.
How much sun does Ponderosa Pine need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Ponderosa Pine need?
Moderate water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Ponderosa Pine grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Ponderosa Pine deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Ponderosa Pine in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $172.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Ponderosa Pine wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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