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California Native Plant

Pinus ponderosa

Ponderosa Pine

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Information by: Bonnie Rose        Photographer: Betsy Thompson

 

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.

 

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 layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.