Pinus ponderosa
Ponderosa Pine
Description
Defining this tree are bundles of dark, yellow green needles, which form tufts near the end of the branches. Its cones are ovular, and the bark of the young tree is a dark brown or black color. The shade of the bark changes as the tree matures, and becomes a reddish orange color with irregular scaly plates. This variety is known to grow 300 to 600 years. Pines are highly combustible plants.
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Height Range
40-60', 60-100', 100' and up
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green, Yellow Green
Bark Color
Brown, Red
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Japanese, Ranch, Seascape, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Park, Roadside
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Screen, Mass Planting, Wind Break, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.