home » lodgepole pine vs ponderosa pine

Pinus contorta var. latifolia

Pinus ponderosa

Lodgepole pine is well suited to western Canada's climate and growing conditions. This native pine noted for its rapid growth among evergreen. And as one of Canada's hardiest conifers, it can tolerate cold, shade, drought, and poor soil conditions.

Ponderosa Pine is the tallest known pine in North America. This popular evergreen has distinctive, textured bark and long needles.

This makes it an excellent ornamental tree for landscaping on large properties. Ponderosa Pine is hardy in a variety of soil conditions.

View Details and Inventory

Lodgepole Pine Quick Facts

Ponderosa Pine Quick Facts

Lowest Price: $0.99 - SAVE UP TO 70%

Lowest Price: $2.29 - SAVE UP TO 54%

Zone: 1a

Zone: 3a

Height: 30 m (98 ft)

Spread: 6 m (20 ft)

Spread: 9 m (30 ft)

Light: full sun

Moisture: dry, normal

Growth rate: fast

Growth rate: medium

Life span: very long

Life span: long

Suckering: none

Maintenance: low

Pollution tolerance: medium

Hybrid: no

Fuzz/fluff: no

Catkins: no

In row spacing: 3 - 4 m (10 - 12 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)

Native to: AB, BC, SK, YT, NT

Native to: BC

Other Names: big pine, black jack pine, bull pine, heavy pine, ponderosa white pine, sierra brownbark pine, western longleaf pine, western pitch pine, western red pine, western yellow pine, yellow pine

Tags: All Items, Fast Growing Trees, Feature Trees, Native North America Plants, Pine, Privacy Trees, Shelterbelts and Windbreaks, SPECIALS, Strong Start, Xeriscaping

Tags: All Items, Feature Trees, Interesting Foliage, Native North America Plants, Ornamental Trees, Pine, Shade Trees, SPECIALS, Xeriscaping

Ships to Canada: yes
Ships to USA: no

View Details and Inventory

Lodgepole Pine vs Ponderosa Pine

Lodgepole Pine

Ponderosa Pine

Lodgepole Pine Quick Facts

Ponderosa Pine Quick Facts

Compare Lodgepole Pine with

Compare Ponderosa Pine with