Ponderosa pine

[skychaser]

I have 2 ponderosa pines. They are in seperate 1 gallon containers. They are seedling about 6 inches tall. Since they are so young, Whats the best way to protect them from winter here in central Ohio?

 

[jimib]

Throw some mulch around the pots and they should be fine. Mine are considerably older …I just put them in some mulch in a raised bed and they’re fine

 

[Potawatomi13]

Beware of critters feeding under snow.

 

[Wires_Guy_wires]

Mine survived -15°C on the bench as 1-year olds.
This year they'll survive as 2 year olds.

 

[rockm]

I wouldn't really worry too much about protecting them. Ponderosa are hardy to USDA Zone 3. Ohio has 5 and 6...Mulch the pots a bit on the ground, find a place out of the wind...FWIW, I leave mine out all winter with no protection.