Pinus ponderosa var. scopulorum
-36° F to >100° F
Conifer
Shade tolerant: No
Maturity Ht: >230'
Growth Rate: Moderate
Drought tolerant: Yes
Ht: 15"

Grows in a wide range of soils and moisture regimes. Ponderosa pine grows relatively fast in its youth but slows with age. This pine has a vigorous taproot and aggressive lateral roots, making this pine windfirm - can be damaged by heavy snow loads. Major source of timber, is an important tree for recreation, esthetics and wildlife habitat.