Ponderosa Pine

Pinus ponderosa

The majestic and resilient tree is known for its tall, straight truchs and distinctive orange-brown bark that peels off in puzzle-like plates. It has long, needle-like leaves grouped in bundles of three and produces large, egg-shaped cones. It can live over 500 years.***Toxic to horses***

Plant Type:

Tree

Water Needs:

Average

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Height: 60 - 100 ft

Spread: 25 - 30 ft

Season of Interest:

Countries:

United States

Ecoregion Level II:

Western Cordillera
Marine West Coast Forests (48)
Cold Deserts
Warm Deserts
Western Sierra Madre Piedmont
Upper Gila Mountains

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