» Ponderosa Pine

Ponderosa Pine

Botanical Name Pinus ponderosa (Plumas)
Common Name Ponderosa Pine
Preferred rain (mm) 750+
Minimum rain (mm) 500
Preferred position lower slope/valley
Preferred soil type for best growth deep, well-drained
Prohibitive conditions for survival or good growth poor drainage
Tolerance of poor drainage low
Tolerance of dry site moderate
Tolerance to exposure moderate
Frost resistance high
Pest problem