Pinus ponderosa
Also called yellow pine, grows up to 65' tall with dark brown furrowed bark that smells like vanilla on a warm day. It has long needles and pokey cones. Popular for its straight growth habit and jigsaw puzzle-shaped bark.
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Habitat Notes | Bottomland Forest; Riparian Forest; Oak woodland; Upland Prairie and Oak Savanna. Native pine to Willamette Valley. |
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Years Planted at Arboretums | 2011, 1996, 2010 |
Mature Height | 180’ |
Shade Preference |
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Soil Tolerance | Wet to dry soils |
Special Uses | Provides wildlife forage, cover and food; Grown for timber production; Deer resistant (protect when young) |