PINE PONDEROSA

When young the shape varies from a narrow to a broad pyramid. With age, the species develops a narrow crown with short thick lateral branches. Tends to loose its lower branches as it ages. Needles are in clusters of two, sometimes three and vary in color from dark green to yellowish-green. Plant in full sun and moist, well drained soil. Adaptable to dry and alkaline sites. Use as a windbreak or shelterbelt. Seed source: Black Hills SD. The northern range Ponderosa Pine, hardier and better for the Midwest.