Ponderosa Pine

Pinus ponderosa

Plant type:
Tree
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
Moderate

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Silt,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Salt

Location

Min elevation:
0
Max elevation:
10000
Counties:
Carson City,
Clark,
Douglas,
Lincoln,
Lyon,
Mineral,
Nye,
Storey,
Washoe,
White Pine

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
Moderate
Germination overall:
High
Germination rate:
Fast
Germination requirements:
Stratification for 48 hours in cold running water followed by cold stratification for 2-8 weeks recommended.
Reproduction:
Moderate
Establishment:
Moderate
Lifespan:
Long
Survival:
Moderate

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
Genetics
Commercial availability:
Available
Citations:

Wennerberg 2004, Howard 2003.

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