Willamette Ponderosa Pine | Pinus ponderosa
Photo Credit: Seven Oaks Native Nursery
Photo Credit: Seven Oaks Native Nursery
Description
Also known as western yellow pine, this conifer has a cinnamon brown furrowed bark that resembles jigsaw puzzle shapes and smells like vanilla on a warm day. It has long needles (this is a 3-needled pine species) and pokey cones. Popular for its straight growth habit and resilience to extreme weather. Native pine species in the Willamette Valley.
Plant Details
| Habitats | Montane Mixed Conifer Forests |
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| Habitat Notes | When planting, provide ample space for branch spread and a deep root system |
| Phenology | Cones mature in August |
| Mature Height | Up to 228 ft |
| Shade Preference | Full sun |
| Soil Tolerance | Well-drained soils |
| Special Uses | Provides wildlife forage, cover and food; Grown for timber production; Deer resistant (protect when young) |
