Pinus ponderosa |
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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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
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, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch in planting beds to conserve water, suppress weeds, and protect the soil from compaction and erosion.