
Pinus ponderosa - Wikipedia
Pinus ponderosa, commonly known as the ponderosa pine, [3] bull pine, blackjack pine, [4] western yellow-pine, [5] or filipinus pine, [6] is a very large pine tree species of variable habitat native to mountainous regions of western North America. It is the most widely distributed pine species in North America.
How to Grow and Care for Ponderosa Pine - The Spruce
Nov 28, 2023 · The ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) is one of the most common pines in North America. It is often used in large landscapes because of its stature and ability to add some dazzling green color for winter interest in areas that get frequent snowfall.
Ponderosa Pine Tree Identification, Facts, and Pictures
Nov 29, 2016 · Ponderosa pine is a species of lean and erect coniferous trees distributed in the western US and Canada. It is one of the most abundant conifer species in America and is valued for its rugged-looking and resilient timber as well as for recreational use.
Know Your Trees - Ponderosa Pine | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
May 7, 2024 · Ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) is one of the most widespread trees in the western United States. This distinctive pine can be found from the Black Hills of the Dakotas to the Cascades and from British Columbia to Southern California.
Ponderosa Pine: History, Characteristics & Facts - AMERICAN …
Sep 2, 2024 · Ponderosa Pines are one of the most widely distributed pine species in North America. They dominate forests in the western United States and Canada, thriving in various climates from semi-arid to more moist regions, though they’re particularly known for their presence in the Rocky Mountains, the Sierra Nevada, and the Black Hills.
Pinus ponderosa - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Pinus ponderosa, commonly called Ponderosa pine, is the dominant pine tree of the western U.S. It usually grows best at elevations of 4000-8500 feet. It is native primarily to mountain areas from British Columbia to Mexico east to North Dakota, Nebraska and Texas.
Ponderosa Pine - US Forest Service Research and Development
Ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa), also called western yellow pine, is one of the most widely distributed pines in western North America. A major source of timber, ponderosa pine forests are also important as wildlife habitat, for recreational use, and for esthetic values.
Ponderosa Pine - U.S. National Park Service
May 23, 2021 · The ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa), also known as yellow pine, is one of the most widely distributed trees in the western United States. Named for its "ponderous" or heavy wood, ponderosa pines can be found in 16 different western states.
Pinus ponderosa (Ponderosa Pine) - Gardenia
Thanks to its deep taproot, Ponderosa Pine is very wind-resistant. A moderate to fast grower, it is the State Tree of Montana. Useful for groves, great for bonsais or containers. Grows up to 60-100 ft. tall (18-30 m) and 25-30 ft. wide (7-9 m). Performs best in full sun in medium moisture, well-drained soils. Good in coastal areas and sandy soils.
Ponderosa pine is a large tree that lives 300 to 600 years and reaches heights of 30 to 50 m tall and 0.6 to 1.3 m in diameter. The oldest trees can exceed 70 m in height and 2 m in diameter. The bottom one-half of the.