Ponderosa Pine
(Pinus ponderosa)
Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Pinus ponderosa, commonly known as Ponderosa Pine, Bull Pine, Blackjack Pine, or Western Yellow-Pine, is a large, evergreen tree native to the montane, subalpine, and foothill regions across western North America, including dry mountain slopes and plateaus. It can reach a towering height of 223 feet (68 meters) and a width of 25-30 feet (7.6-9.1 meters), with a long, clear trunk and a broad, open crown. The bark is a notable feature, with mature trees exhibiting a distinctive yellow to orange-red color in broad plates, separated by deep black fissures. The needles are in bundles of three, sometimes two or five, and the cones are large and woody. Ponderosa Pine is an important timber species and provides habitat for wildlife.
This species is valued for its majestic stature and is often used in reforestation projects, as a windbreak, and in large landscape plantings. It is drought-tolerant once established, making it suitable for xeriscaping. Ponderosa Pine requires full sun and well-drained soil, but it is adaptable to a variety of soil types, from sandy to clay. It is relatively low-maintenance but can be susceptible to pine beetle infestations and root diseases. Due to its potential invasiveness, caution should be exercised when planting it outside its native range.CC BY-SA 4.0
This species is valued for its majestic stature and is often used in reforestation projects, as a windbreak, and in large landscape plantings. It is drought-tolerant once established, making it suitable for xeriscaping. Ponderosa Pine requires full sun and well-drained soil, but it is adaptable to a variety of soil types, from sandy to clay. It is relatively low-maintenance but can be susceptible to pine beetle infestations and root diseases. Due to its potential invasiveness, caution should be exercised when planting it outside its native range.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Tree
- Height: 100-200 feet
- Width: 25-30 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Non-Flowering
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Fast, Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden, Salt Tolerant
Natural Habitat
Montane, subalpine, and foothill regions across western North America
Other Names
Common Names: Western Yellow Pine, Yellow Pine, Bull Pine, Blackjack Pine, Gelbkiefer, Pinabete, Pino Real, Pitchpin À Bois Lourd, Pin À Bois Lourd, Pino Giallo
Scientific Names: , Pinus ponderosa, Pinus nootkatensis,
GBIF Accepted Name: Pinus ponderosa Douglas ex C.Lawson