Pinus ponderosa – Pinus ponderosa

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Pinus ponderosa – Pinus ponderosa

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Pinus ponderosa is a large to very large tree. In cultivation 20 - 30 m tall, but in California to over 60 m tall. It forms a very regular, densely branched crown. Initially the crown is narrow pyramidal, later it widens slightly. The long needles are dark green with narrow lenticel stripes on both sides. Very distinctive are the large (up to more than 30 cm) exfoliating plates of the older bark. Also characteristic is that the twigs smell of turpentine when damaged.
Pinus ponderosa has a very wide distribution range, growing from sea level to an altitude of over 3,000 m. The fact that the tree is quite soil-resistant and quite resistant to forest fires has contributed to this wide range. It is an important timber supplier in the USA. The wood is used in construction, furniture making, flooring, stairs and as veneer. It is also processed into board and pulp. But the relatively open forests that Pinus ponderosa naturally forms are also attractive as recreational areas. Applicable as a solitary tree in parks and large gardens. But also as avenue tree in wide avenues and greenbelts.

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Specifications
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Height
20 - 30 (65) m
Width
8-12m
Crown
narrow conical, light, open crown
Bark and branches
twigs orange-brown, bark orange-yellow to red-brown with dark brown to brown-black markings, flaking in large rectangular and elongated plates
Leaf
stiff needles, slightly twisted, 2 - 3 together, 15 - 25 cm long, green
Flowers
♂ bright (purple) red, yellow when ripening ♀ green
Fruits
broad-oval to oval-round, 5 - 12 cm long, reddish brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, acid soil, all soil types
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
provides food for birds
Application
industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, specimen conifer
Clear stem tree Specimen conifer acid soil calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind narrow conical 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown green yellow fast growing provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
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Frequently asked questions
Pinus ponderosa

Pinus ponderosa can eventually reach a height of 20 - 30 (65) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Pinus ponderosa is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 20 - 30 (65) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Pinus ponderosa is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Pinus ponderosa with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Pinus ponderosa blooms in may.
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