Ponderosa Pine
Pinus ponderosa
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Tree, perennial |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low-moderate |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Pollinators | Wind |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
60-100' + × 25-30' |
| Freeze Tolerant | Yes |
| Flower Color | Cones |
| Minimum Temperature Range | -40 °F |
| Leaf Description | Needles, 2-5 in each fascicle, persisting for several years before shedding |
| Fruit | Egg shaped, with a papery wing |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 5000-9000 ft. |
| Description | This tree is widespread across the North American west from northern Mexico up to southwestern Canada. Ponderosa pine is an integral member of high elevation, pine woodland communities throughout the taller mountains of Arizona. Like other pines, the seeds are an important wildlife food source, and the trees have been utilized by humans for a number of uses. Established plants can be over 100' tall, and some individuals have been known to top 200'. This is an excellent tree for open, cool spaces where the eventual large size of the tree won't be an issue. |
