Ponderosa pine also known as western yellow pine, yellow pine, bull pine, and blackjack pine. Grown as an ornamental plant in parks, yards and large gardens and as a timber tree on large acreages. Ponderosa pine is long-lived and can live up to 400 years old. It is fast growing and can grow 50-100 foot tall with a 30 foot spread in cultivation and larger in the wild. These trees are 20 - 27" 3 year old trees. Grows best in full sun in deep, moist, well drained soil, but is adaptable to a wide range of soil and growing conditions. It is very drought tolerant when roots are established. Pinus ponderosa or Pacific ponderosa pine grows from 200 foot elevation to 8000 foot elevation on coastal draining slopes and valleys of mountain ranges in California, Oregon, and Washington. Mature Ponderosa Pine has a cinnamon-colored thick bark which will survive frequent low-intensity fires. Ponderosa Pine lumber is very versatile and is used for residential and light construction. If you are planning to plant in a container for a season, we recommend our General Propose Greenhouse Potting Soil Mix. Scenic Hill Farm is a licensed Oregon Nursery. Free Shipping to most locations. We cannot ship to AK, HI, APO, US Territories, or areas considered remote without a freight surcharge. If your temperature is warmer than 89 degrees or colder than 20 degrees we will hold order until temperature improves. Please put your desired ship date in Special Instructions to Seller at checkout. All plants are inspected for quality prior to shipment. Let us know upon arrival if you have any concerns regarding your plant's condition. Please message us prior to placing your order if you have any questions. 10/24