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Ponderosa pine
Pinus ponderosa
Wildlife Value
Pines are nearly as important as oaks. All parts of the tree are used
or eaten. Pine seeds are especially important for food. Bark harbors
insects that woodpeckers, sapsuckers, and nuthatches eat. Native to
western North America.
| Growth form |
conical to ovoid |
| Crown density |
moderately dense |
| Size |
40 to 100' high
15 to 60' spread |
Drought
resistance |
excellent |
| Cold hardiness |
excellent |
| Growth rate |
rapid to moderate |
| Life span |
long |
Elevation
range |
to 9,000 feet |
Soil
conditions |
tolerates alkaline well; grows well on most soils except
for heavy clay |
Possible insect
problems |
sawflies, bark
beetle, tip moth |
Possible disease
problems |
western gall rust, dwarf mistletoe, shoestring root rot |
| Wildlife value |
high: song and ground birds, small mammals,
browsers |
| Seasonal color |
evergreen |
| Miscellany |
native; needs well-drained soils; good windbreak species |
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