{"product_id":"ponderosa-pine","title":"Ponderosa Pine","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2a2a2a;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePinus ponderosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e  A tall evergreen with a varied appearance, Ponderosa pine is an arresting character tree for larger, natural-looking landscapes.  An u\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enstructured growth habit often lends mature specimens a rugged, windswept appearance.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2a2a2a;\"\u003eLong, shaggy needles, furrowed bark and large pine cones provide unmistakable texture and character to the landscape.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent shade tree, or for use in windbreaks and shelterbets. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2a2a2a;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare and Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e  An adaptable tree with a high canopy (7' from ground); lower limbs may be pruned to accommodate human traffic.  Ponderosa Pine are remarkably long-lived:  under ideal conditions, some specimens survive for 100 years or more .  Tolerant of adverse conditions, this tree prefers dry to average moisture levels with above average drainage, and is drought tolerant once established. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan handle a variety of soil types\/pH, but is intolerant of urban pollution and standing water.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2a2a2a;\"\u003eRequires occasional maintenance and upkeep.  Pruning should be restricted to dieback, or the current season's new growth.    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e  49'     \u003cstrong\u003eMature Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e  16'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2a2a2a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e  3a\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stewart Tree Farms","offers":[{"title":"6 foot","offer_id":42642440945760,"sku":null,"price":390.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7 foot","offer_id":42642440978528,"sku":null,"price":455.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8 foot","offer_id":42642441011296,"sku":null,"price":520.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 foot","offer_id":42642441044064,"sku":null,"price":585.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 foot","offer_id":42676375912544,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/7473\/7760\/files\/IMG-20250910-WA0010.jpg?v=1775761152","url":"https:\/\/stewart-treefarms.com\/products\/ponderosa-pine","provider":"Stewart Tree Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}