Pinus ponderosa

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Ponderosa Pine

 
California Native Plant
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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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

 

Height Range

40-60', 60-100', 100' and up

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green, Yellow Green

 

Bark Color

Brown, Red

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

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Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.