Natural Habitat: Drier forests as well as rocky expsoures, associated with grasslands, plains, valleys to montane throughout MT
Evergreen: Yes
Light Requirements: Full sun
Growth Rate: Moderate
20-year height: 15 ft.
Elevation Range: 3,000 - 6,000 ft
Cold Hardiness: Zones 3 - 7
Wind Tolerance: High
Soil Preference: All soil types except wet or poorly drained soil
Alkali/ Saline Soil Tolerance: Fair
Life Span: 80+ years
Minimum Annual Percip: 15 in. per year
Drought Tolerance: High
Windbreak Spacing: 8 - 14 ft apart
Potential Pests/ Disease: Western gall rust, commandra rust, pine beetles
Deer Resistance: Low
Wildlife Value: Food source/ habitat for variety of birds and mammals. Standing dead, provides good shelter for small mammals and birds.Photo Credit: MT Conservation Nursery
Pine, Ponderosa
There will be no return or refunds once your plants have been picked up. These arrive bare root in bundles from the nursery, minimal die off is to be expected.
No plants will be shipped. All plants will need to be picked up at 334 North 9th Street Columbus MT sometime in May. Once we have a delivery date from the nursery you will be notified of your pickup date. The SCD can not store plants or be responsible for extended care.