Ponderosa Pine Seedlings – Pacific or Columbia Subspecies

Grow a long-lived western native evergreen with these Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa) seedlings. Also known as Western Yellow Pine, Yellow Pine, Bull Pine, and Blackjack Pine, this adaptable conifer is valued as a landscape tree, timber species, and bonsai subject.

We offer two regional forms: Pacific Ponderosa Pine and Columbia Ponderosa Pine. Each seedling measures approximately 6–12 inches tall. Please select your preferred variety from the available options.

Plant Details

• Common Name: Ponderosa Pine

• Botanical Name: Pinus ponderosa

• Available Types: Pacific and Columbia regional forms

• Shipped Height: Approximately 6–12 inches

• Plant Type: Evergreen conifer

• Growth Rate: Fast growing

• Mature Size in Cultivation: Approximately 50–100 feet tall, with a spread of around 30 feet

• Lifespan: Can live up to 400 years

• Uses: Landscape planting, large gardens, parks, timber production, and bonsai

Choose Your Ponderosa Pine

Pacific Ponderosa Pine

Native to coastal-draining slopes and mountain valleys in California, Oregon, and Washington. Its natural elevation range extends from approximately 200 to 8,000 feet.

Columbia Ponderosa Pine

Native to areas including southeastern British Columbia, eastern Washington and Oregon east of the Cascade Range, northeastern California, northwestern Nevada, Idaho, and east to Helena, Montana.

Both are regional forms of Ponderosa Pine. Select the form that best suits your planting project and location.

Growing Conditions

Ponderosa Pine grows best in:

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil: Deep, moist, well-drained soil

• Adaptability: Tolerates a wide range of soil and growing conditions

• Water: Very drought tolerant once established

Allow enough room for this large tree to develop. Mature trees can reach 50–100 feet tall in cultivation, with larger sizes possible in the wild.

Features & Uses

• Long-lived evergreen conifer

• Attractive cinnamon-colored, thick mature bark

• Adaptable landscape and park tree

• Valuable timber species used in residential and light construction

• Suitable for large gardens and acreage plantings

• Can also be grown as a bonsai subject

Fire note: Mature Ponderosa Pine develops thick bark that can help it survive frequent low-intensity fires. This does not make young seedlings or planted trees fireproof.

Shipping Information

• Free shipping to most locations.

• Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, U.S. territories, and areas considered remote may require an additional freight surcharge.

• All plants are inspected for quality before shipment.

Please let us know upon arrival if you have any concerns about your plant's condition. Contact us before ordering if you have questions about the available varieties or shipping.

Scenic Hill Farm is a licensed Oregon nursery.

Please note: These are young 6–12-inch seedlings, not mature trees. Growth rate and mature size depend on growing conditions and location.