Ponderosa Pine


Scientific Name: Pinus ponderosa Douglas ex Lawson & C.Lawson
Family: Pinaceae
Ponderosa Pine(Pinus ponderosa)
Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa), U.S.D.A. Forest Service Collection, Courtesy of the Hunt Institute
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 1-10,14-21,35,41,43

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: British Columbia to Mexico

Growth Habits: Evergreen tree, 40 to 60 feet tall (12 to 18 m.), 4 to 11 inches long (10 to 27.5 cm.)

Fruit: Light brown or reddish brown cone, 3 to 6 inches long (7.5 to 15 cm.)

Watering Needs: Moderate water to regular water

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