{"product_id":"pine-5-gal-ponderosa-88026","title":"Pine, 5 gal, Ponderosa","description":"The Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa), also known as the Western Yellow Pine, is a massive, long-lived conifer known for its vanilla-scented bark and long, flexible needles. While native to the montane regions of Western North America, it is a tough, drought-tolerant choice for large Saskatchewan landscapes. \r\nFoliage: Features long, dark green needles (typically 5–10 inches) that grow in bundles of three, giving the branches a tufted, \"pom-pom\" appearance.\r\nBark: Mature trees develop distinctive \"puzzle-piece\" bark that is thick, flaky, and cinnamon-red, often smelling of vanilla or butterscotch on warm days.\r\nSize: A large, stately tree. In landscape settings, it typically reaches 60–100 feet (18–30 metres) with a broad, open crown.\r\nHardiness: Exceptionally hardy and drought-resistant, reliably rated for Zone 3. It handles the dry, windy conditions of the prairies better than many other large evergreens.\r\nLight: Requires full sun. It will not thrive in shady spots.\r\nWater: Very drought-tolerant once established. It prefers well-drained soil and is highly susceptible to root rot if kept in standing water or heavy, wet clay.\r\nSoil: Highly adaptable to poor, rocky, or sandy soils.\r\n","brand":"Bylands Nurseries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49707103027440,"sku":"74878","price":79.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/3617\/4760\/files\/74878-1.jpg?v=1780700350","url":"https:\/\/floralacres.ca\/products\/pine-5-gal-ponderosa-88026","provider":"Floral Acres Greenhouse \u0026 Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}