Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ponderosa
ID:
482571

Status:
valid

Authors:
Douglas ex. C.Lawson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Agric. Man. 354. (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481903



Common Names

  • Pinus ponderosa
  • Ponderosa Pine
  • Ponderosa Pine


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Description

Pinus ponderosa (also called Ponderosa Pine, among many other common names) is a species of pine tree native to western North America. It has a conical shape and grows up to 40 m tall. It is found in the western United States, Canada, and Mexico, in the mountains and coastal regions. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry, rocky slopes, open woodlands, and moist, shady ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Pinus ponderosa is a species of pine tree native to the western United States. It is used for timber production, as well as for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pinus ponderosa var. scopulorum Engelm.
Pinus ponderosa var. ponderosa
Pinus ponderosa var. pacifica J.R.Haller
Pinus ponderosa sub. critchfieldiana Callaham

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pinus ponderosa has yellow-green flowers, small, brown, winged seeds, and seedlings with two needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinus ponderosa is a fast-growing conifer, typically reaching heights of 20–30 m (66–98 ft). It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe in the autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer.

Where to Find Pinus ponderosa

Pinus ponderosa is native to the western United States and can be found in the Rocky Mountains.

Pinus ponderosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of this plant?

Pinus ponderosa

What is the common name of this plant?

Ponderosa Pine

What is the natural range of this plant?

Western North America

Species in the Pinus genus

Pinus kesiya, Pinus latteri, Pinus koraiensis, Pinus krempfii, Pinus lambertiana, Pinus jeffreyi, Pinus jaliscana, Pinus lawsonii, Pinus luchuensis, Pinus lumholtzii, Pinus luzmariae, Pinus longaeva, Pinus leiophylla, Pinus litvinovii, Pinus densata, Pinus densithunbergii, Pinus densiflora, Pinus cubensis, Pinus culminicola, Pinus dalatensis, Pinus douglasiana, Pinus echinata, Pinus edulis, Pinus durangensis, Pinus devoniana, Pinus contorta, Pinus coulteri, Pinus clausa, Pinus halepensis, Pinus hartwegii, Pinus greggii, Pinus hakkodensis, Pinus heldreichii, Pinus hwangshanensis, Pinus henryi, Pinus herrerae, Pinus fenzeliana, Pinus elliottii, Pinus engelmannii, Pinus gerardiana, Pinus glabra, Pinus flexilis, Pinus serotina, Pinus rzedowskii, Pinus sabiniana, Pinus strobiformis, Pinus squamata, Pinus sibirica, Pinus strobus, Pinus roxburghii,

Species in the Pinaceae family

Abies alba, Abies amabilis, Abies balsamea, Abies beshanzuensis, Abies borisii-regis, Abies bracteata, Abies cephalonica, Abies chensiensis, Abies cilicica, Abies concolor, Abies delavayi, Abies densa, Abies durangensis, Abies fabri, Abies fanjingshanensis, Abies fargesii, Abies firma, Abies flinckii, Abies forrestii, Abies fraseri, Abies grandis, Abies guatemalensis, Abies hickelii, Abies hidalgensis, Abies holophylla, Abies homolepis, Abies kawakamii, Abies koreana, Abies lasiocarpa, Abies magnifica, Abies mariesii, Abies nebrodensis, Abies nephrolepis, Abies nordmanniana, Abies numidica, Abies pindrow, Abies pinsapo, Abies procera, Abies recurvata, Abies religiosa, Abies sachalinensis, Abies sibirica, Abies spectabilis, Abies squamata, Abies veitchii, Abies vejarii, Abies yuanbaoshanensis, Abies ziyuanensis, Abies jaliscana, Abies phanerolepis,

References

Charles Lawson (1795-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Lawson' in the authors string.
Peter Lawson (d.1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Lawson' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus ponderosa Douglas ex. C.Lawson: Placement according to April 2023 Classification