Plant Description
Pinus ponderosa
Ponderosa Pine is a common native pine tree with needle-like leaves that grow in groups of three. There are varieties from east and west of the Cascades; try to source trees from west of the Cascades as they will be better suited to the environmental conditions in Yamhill County.
An Ponderosa Pine is seen against a blue sky and greenish-brown ground.
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
| Characteristic | Plant Information |
|---|---|
| Height at 20 yrs | 40 ft |
| Mature Height | 150 ft |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Life Span | Perennial |
| Moisture Use | Moderate |
| Drought Tolerance | High |
| Deer Browse | Occasionally |
| Wildlife Value | Important for habitat |
| Timber Value | Low |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Hardiness | USDA Zones 3-7 |
| Flower Color | Red or Yellow |
| Bloom Time | April |
| Habitat | Conifer forests, dry in the summer and wet in the winter |
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
| Classification | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Clade | Tracheophytes |
| Clade | Gymnosperms |
| Order | Pinales |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Pinus |
| Species | P. ponderosa |
