Pinus ponderosa 'PeŠˆáz' is a vigorous, monstrous form of ponderosa pine with sparse branching, extremely thick branchlets and long, dark-green needles. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 18 to 24 feet (6 - 8 m) tall, an annual growth rate of 1.5 to 2 feet (45 - 60 cm).
This cultivar originated as a seedling selected in the early 1970s by J. PeŠˆáz of Czech Republic. Although extremely rare in the U.S. many collectors have this conifer in their collections. It is virtually impossible to find in the nursery trade.
