Ponderosa pine.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Coniferous tree

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 14 a 30 días

Tamaño adulto

60 to 130 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 3 a 7

Floración

Late spring

Cuidados

Plant this tree in a sunny spot with plenty of space to accommodate its large size. Ensure the soil drains well, as these trees do not like sitting in wet feet. Watch for yellowing needles which can indicate poor drainage or nutrient issues.

Riego

Water deeply during the first few years until established, then rely on natural rainfall.

Abonado

Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring if the tree shows signs of slow growth.

Poda

Remove dead or damaged branches in late winter while the tree is dormant.

Trasplante

Ponderosa pines are typically grown outdoors in the ground, but young specimens in containers need fresh soil every few years.

Suelo

Well drained sandy or rocky soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

-35 a 35°C

Humedad

20 a 50%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Long lived, often 300 to 500 years.

Fragancia

Intensa

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The needles contain small amounts of isocupressic acid, which can cause issues if consumed in large quantities.

Niños

The sharp needles and heavy cones can pose a physical injury risk to small children if they fall or are handled carelessly.

Alérgenos por contacto

The sap can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen is a common airborne allergen during the spring release.

Comestibilidad

The inner bark and seeds are edible, but ensure correct identification as some pine species are toxic.

Cómo identificarla

• Long, dark green needles in bundles of three
• Thick, reddish brown bark with puzzle piece plates
• Large, woody cones with sharp prickles
• Tall, straight, columnar growth habit

Altura

18 a 50m

Anchura

6 a 12m

Hojas

dark green, yellow green, evergreen

Flores

yellow, red, 1 a 2cm

Frutos

brown, Autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Pine bark beetle — These beetles bore into the bark and can kill stressed trees.
• Dothistroma needle blight — A fungal infection that causes needles to yellow and drop prematurely.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

No special winter care is needed as they are fully hardy in their native range.

En maceta

Not suitable for long term container growth due to its massive size.

Plant in open, sunny areas with plenty of space to accommodate their large mature size.

Buenas compañeras

• Common Juniper — It thrives in similar dry, sunny conditions and provides ground cover.
• Quaking Aspen — They often grow together in mixed stands and provide nice color contrast.

Especies parecidas

• Pinus jeffreyi — It looks very similar but has larger cones and different smelling bark.

Ciencia

Familia

Pinaceae

Género

Pinus

Orden

Pinales

Clase

Pinopsida

Distribución natural

Western North America from Canada to Mexico.

Conservación

This species is widespread and not currently of conservation concern.

It is a keystone species that creates open parklike forests which support a wide variety of understory plants and wildlife.

Valor para la fauna

seeds provide food for birds and small mammals, provides nesting habitat

Polinizadores

abejas

Usos

timber production, ornamental landscape tree, erosion control, wildlife habitat

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

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How fast do they grow?

They grow at a moderate rate, typically adding 30 to 60 centimeters per year.

Do they need a lot of water?

Once established, they are quite drought tolerant and prefer well drained soil.

De dónde viene el nombre

The scientific name Pinus is the classical Latin name for pine, while ponderosa refers to the heavy, substantial nature of the wood.

Bueno saberlo

• Ponderosa pines are one of the most widely distributed pine species in North America.
• They are fire adapted and have thick bark to protect them from low intensity ground fires.
• The name ponderosa comes from the Latin word for heavy, referring to the dense wood.
• These trees can live for over 500 years in the right conditions.

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