Ponderosa Pine

Pinus ponderosa Douglas ex C.Lawson

light
Full sun
water
Medium
tall
28 m
wide
8.4 m

Pinaceae

When it flowers

Not known yet in the tropics: too few flowering observations to read a season from.

PetsNC State Extension lists it as non-toxic to dogs and cats (25 Oct 2026)
PeopleNo safety information yet

If a child, a pet or anyone may have eaten a plant, contact a doctor or vet straight away, or call the National Poisons Information Centre (AIIMS, New Delhi) on 1800 116 117, free and open 24 hours.

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About it

Grows as
TreeKew's checklist, not yet checked
Climate
TemperateKew's checklist, not yet checked
Wild in
SW. Canada to W. U.S.A.Kew's checklist, not yet checked
Light
Full sun (6 h or more)Read from NC State Extension, one source
Height
18 m to 38 mRead from NC State Extension, one source
Spread
7.6 m to 9.1 mRead from NC State Extension, one source
Water
Average: moist, well drainedRead from NC State Extension, one source
Coldest it survives
-40 °C (USDA zone 3a)Read from NC State Extension, one source

Not known yet: flowers, heat, hottest it survives.

Where this comes from

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