Ponderosa Pine
| Common name | Ponderosa Pine | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Latin name |
Pinus ponderosa
| Type
| Tree
| Height
| 50-80'
| Spread
| 20-25'
| Light & Water
|
Zone
| 3
| Bloom months
| Does not bloom.
| Bloom colours
| None
| Foliage colours
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Features
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Notes
| Prefers well drained soil. Interesting "puzzle piece" bark. Has a distinct and pleasant odor in the heat. Unfortunately this stately native tree is susceptible to Pine beetles. Produces a lot of pollen in spring. Flammable, good heat resistance, moderate growth rate. |
