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7 Μαΐ 2024 · Ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) is one of the most widespread trees in the western United States. This distinctive pine can be found from the Black Hills of the Dakotas to the Cascades and from British Columbia to Southern California.
The ponderosa pine, also known as the yellow pine, is one of the most widely distributed tree species in the West, growing from southern Canada into Mexico, and from Nebraska and Oklahoma all the way to the Pacific Coast.
Description. Pinus ponderosa P. & C. Lawson, is a large, long-lived, native forest tree common throughout the western U.S. Height of mature trees range from 55 to 90 feet. Diameter breast high ranges from 15 to 35 inches. Age at maturity ranges from 70 to 250 years.
Ponderosa pines are the most important timber producing species in Mexico, and they also represent a major portion of the Usa and Canada timber production. These pines form near pure stands with simple and stable stand structure.
Ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa), also called western yellow pine, is one of the most widely distributed pines in western North America. A major source of timber, ponderosa pine forests are also important as wildlife habitat, for recreational use, and for esthetic values.
Ponderosa pine is a large tree that lives 300 to 600 years and reaches heights of 30 to 50 m tall and 0.6 to 1.3 m in diameter. The oldest trees can exceed 70 m in height and 2 m in diameter.
Uses and Management: Ponderosa pine, historically as well as presently, is one of the most valuable saw timber trees in the state. The tree has had many uses including: poles, saw timber, railroad ties, mine timbers, and fuel. Ponderosa pine communities are important wildlife habitat.
