Ponderosa Pine

Ponderosa Pine is a large, majestic tree native to western North America, known for its tall, straight trunk and distinctive orange-brown bark that develops dark ridges with age. It can grow up to 200 feet tall and is a key species in its ecosystem, providing habitat and food for wildlife. The tree's needles are long and usually come in bundles of three, and it produces cones that release seeds. Ponderosa Pines are valued for timber, landscaping, and their role in maintaining healthy forest environments. They are resilient, often thriving in dry, rocky soils with well-drained conditions.