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| Rocky Mountain Ponderosa Pine, Interior Ponderosa PIne, Black Hills Ponderosa Pine, Ponderosa Pine
Pinus ponderosa var. scopulorum
Pinaceae
Rocky Mountain ponderosa pine grows in Texas only in woodland areas of the Chisos, Davis and Guadalupe mountains in west Texas, at altitudes of 4,000 to 8,000 feet. It grows in limestone and igneous soils, and has a long taproot which makes it drought resistant as well as windfirm. Needles are in bundles of 3, but sometimes 2 or 5. It is a tough, durable tree that withstands drought and poor rocky soils, but not sites with poor drainage.
Plant Habit or Use: upright conifer
large tree
Exposure: sun
Flower Color: small reddish or light brown cones near branch tips
Blooming Period: spring
Fruit Characteristics: oval to oblong cone, 3-6 in. on short stock. Sharp prickles on scales.
Height: to 100 ft.
Width: to 30 ft.
Plant Character: evergreen
Heat Tolerance: low
Water Requirements: medium
low
Soil Requirements: adaptable
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5
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