Pinus ponderosa, commonly known as the ponderosa pine, bull pine, blackjack pine, western yellow-pine, or filipinus pine is a very large pine tree species of variable habitat native to mountainous regions of western North America. (wikipedia.org)
It is the most widely distributed pine species in North America. (wikipedia.org)
The Ponderosa Pine is the major species used for dendrochronology, or tree-ring dating, to study historic climate patterns by reading the width of tree rings. (nps.gov)
Fires are essential for ponderosas because they help keep the more shade-tolerant tree species from invading Ponderosa Pine's preferred habitat. (nps.gov)
Ponderosa Pine is one of the most commonly used species of the western soft woods. (spi-ind.com)
Are pine needles from any pine species safe for tea-making? (captivate.fm)
2009 separates the species out entirely, leaving P. scopulorum as the ponderosa across much of the southwest and P. arizonica across southeastern Arizona and into northern Mexico. (asu.edu)
Ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) is a species of pine tree that is native to western North America, ranging from Canada to Mexico. (dedeon.com)
Ponderosa pine is an important tree species in many ecosystems of western North America, providing habitat and food for many species of wildlife. (dedeon.com)
Because of this ability, ponderosa logs and green lumber are very heavy, having a much higher moisture content than other species. (timberlandwoodproducts.com)
When dry, however, it is quite stable, and no heavier than the other pine species. (timberlandwoodproducts.com)
The trees like their environment, and the loyal ponderosa pine fans of the human species like the ponderosa pine tree plants in turn. (mountainsmagnificent.com)
For such contemplations and other brainy type activities, the ponderosa pine is the perfect tree species to lend the proper atmosphere. (mountainsmagnificent.com)
Pine trees are part of the genus Pinus, a genus that contains 120 different species of trees that originate from the Northern Hemisphere. (gardenguides.com)
Ponderosa pine is the most common pine in the American West and is the primary species in many middle elevation forests. (hobbyseeds.com)
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Ponderosa pine's five subspecies, as classified by some botanists, can be identified by their characteristically bright-green needles (contrasting with blue-green needles that distinguish Jeffrey pine). (wikipedia.org)
The Columbia ponderosa pine has long-4+3⁄4-8 in (12-20.5 cm)-and relatively flexible needles in fascicles of three. (wikipedia.org)
Is it better to harvest young pine needles or older ones-and why? (captivate.fm)
The needles of ponderosa pine grow in bundles of three and are 5-10 inches long. (dedeon.com)
The members of the infamous Rocky Mountains Society spend much of our days relaxing under the branches and needles of the ponderosa pines. (mountainsmagnificent.com)
The 1- to 3-inch long blue to green needles on Scotch pine trees grow in pairs and cast a yellow tinge in winter. (gardenguides.com)
The pendulous, 5- to 8-inch long blue to green needles on the Himalayan pine grows in bundles of five. (gardenguides.com)
With its fresh, resinous scent, Ponderosa Pine essential oil is derived from steam distillation of young branches and needles. (bioflore.be)
This artisan steam distilled essential oil is crafted from wild branch tips with pinecones and long, elegant needles of the giant fragrant Ponderosa pine tree. (risingsunbotanicals.com)
Inter-specific variability in bacterial community composition exceeded intra-specific variability, a pattern that held even across continents where we observed minimal geographic differentiation in the bacterial communities on P. ponderosa needles. (bvsalud.org)
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Ponderosa Pines are easily recognized by their tall, straight, thick trunks, clad in scaled, rusty-orange bark that has split into big plates. (nps.gov)
Many park visitors are alarmed to see that some of our Ponderosa Pines have been scorched or even killed by forest fires. (nps.gov)
Indeed, we can take core samples from old Ponderosa Pines and determine from their growth rings how often natural fires occurred prior to the recent century of aggressive fire suppression. (nps.gov)
Its wood is more similar in character to the white pines, and it is often referred to as white pine. (asu.edu)
Pinus is the ancient Latin name for pines, while ponderosa means ponderous, referring to its heavy wood. (asu.edu)
Ponderosa pine trees are rather large specimens inhabiting the Rocky Mountains Region of North America, a mountain range in which the ponderosa pines seem to be quite at home. (mountainsmagnificent.com)
The ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) is one of the most common pines in North America. (kahnkes.com)
The bark on Ponderosa pines is yellow brown to cinnamon red, creating an attractive contrast on the tree. (gardenguides.com)
Scotch pines trees are easy to transplant and tolerates drought, two ideal qualities in a pine tree. (gardenguides.com)
Cultivated ponderosa pines are fast growing and make quick shade trees, screens or windbreaks. (hobbyseeds.com)
Forests6
Mitchell, B. Development of a Regional Lidar-Derived Above-Ground Biomass Model with Bayesian Model Averaging for Use in Ponderosa Pine and Mixed Conifer Forests in Arizona and New Mexico, USA. (preprints.org)
Fire, fuels, and restoration of ponderosa pine-Douglas-fir forests in " by W. L. Baker, T. T. Veblen et al. (usu.edu)
Forest restoration in ponderosa pine and mixed ponderosa pine-Douglas fir forests in the US Rocky Mountains has been highly influenced by a historical model of frequent, low-severity surface fires developed for the ponderosa pine forests of the Southwestern USA. (usu.edu)
The aim of this article is to elaborate a new variable-severity fire model and evaluate the applicability of this model, along with the low-severity model, for the ponderosa pine-Douglas fir forests of the Rocky Mountains. (usu.edu)
With special permission, the materials are hand gathered by the distiller from the vast stands of Ponderosa forests to produce this distinctive essential oil in small batches each year. (risingsunbotanicals.com)
The habitats include Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir forests, native grassland, and steep rocky outcroppings. (cdc.gov)
Understory Response1
EOARC Annual Report, Special Report 923: Understory Response to Thinning Ponderosa Pine in Northestearn Oregon ponderosa pine thinning understory production Miller, R.F. Tibbs, T. M. Vavra, M. (oregonstate.edu)
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Pinus ponderosa is the most economically important western yellow pine. (asu.edu)
Ponderosa Pine (pinus ponderosa) also goes by the names Bull Pine, Blackjack Pine, and when grown in the right conditions, Western Yellow Pine. (timberlandwoodproducts.com)
Western Yellow Pine has fewer growth rings per inch, thinner, yellowish bark, and tends toward less limbs in the lower sections of the trunk. (timberlandwoodproducts.com)
This is a yellow pine with yellow or light brown heartwood. (wgcd.org)
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Ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa Douglas ex Lawson & P. Lawson): two trees in open landscape. (wellcomecollection.org)
The National Register of Big Trees lists a ponderosa pine that is 235 ft (72 metres) tall and 27 ft (8.2 m) in circumference. (wikipedia.org)
Pinus ponderosa is one of the Southwest's tallest trees in many parts of its range, growing to incredible heights of over 200 feet, with huge trunks 3-4 feet across. (nps.gov)
While small ponderosas may succumb to a hot fire, only the most horrendous crown-fires or firestorms will kill the bigger trees. (nps.gov)
I absolutely love the scent of pine trees so I thought I'd have to give this a try. (badgerandblade.com)
While towering ponderosa pine trees are not often thought of as herbs, this is powerful plant medicine. (captivate.fm)
The land that my husband and I live on and caretake is filled with ponderosa pine trees and in this episode, I share my love for these majestic plants. (captivate.fm)
The combination of darker green and lighter green tips makes this pine one of the most realistic trees produced. (fatherchristmas.net.au)
Grown in a wide range of shapes, sizes and growing requirements, the best pine trees are drought tolerant and tolerate a wide range of soil types. (gardenguides.com)
Ponderosa pine trees are also drought and salt tolerant. (gardenguides.com)
Scotch pine trees have an irregular pyramidal shape when young that matures to an open, upright spreading form. (gardenguides.com)
Scotch pine trees grow best in full sun and well-drained soil. (gardenguides.com)
Himalayan pine trees have an upright, pyramidal shape when young that matures to a wide, spreading form with cascading branches. (gardenguides.com)
Himalayan pine trees are tolerant of air pollution and drought. (gardenguides.com)
While Ponderosa pine is drought tolerant, extended dry periods across its native range have caused many of the trees to become vulnerable to bark beetles. (hobbyseeds.com)
5. Repot the pine trees into medium-sized pots in the fall. (hobbyseeds.com)
On that occasion, David Douglas misidentified it as Pinus resinosa (red pine). (wikipedia.org)
In 1829, Douglas concluded that he had a new pine among his specimens and coined the name Pinus ponderosa for its heavy wood. (wikipedia.org)
Estimating air drying times of small-diameter ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir logs. (woodweb.com)
102- to 203-mm-) diameter ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir debarked logs stacked at four different times of the year. (woodweb.com)
The experiments were conducted in the large-scale fire gallery located at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Lake Lynn Laboratory in Fairchance, PA, using ponderosa pine, red oak, Douglas fir, high and low volatile coals, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) conveyor belts, No. 2 diesel fuel and diesel exhaust. (cdc.gov)
SCONCE1
The Burly Bears-Popnderosa Pine-10.5"H x 18" x 10"W Tapered Sconce with rust finish steel. (theburlybear.com)
Forest5
In January 2011, a Pacific ponderosa pine in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest in Oregon was measured with a laser to be 268 ft 4 in (81.79 m) high. (wikipedia.org)
Ironically enough, without the forest fires, ponderosas would not be able to survive. (nps.gov)
Here at Bryce Canyon, as in many places throughout the Western U.S., we use prescribed fire as a safe way of mimicking the positive effects that natural fires have on ponderosas and the forest community to which they belong. (nps.gov)
Using Bayesian Model Averaging (BMA), we develop a regionally applicable lidar-based statistical model for Ponderosa pine and mixed conifer forest systems of the southwestern USA, using previously collected field data. (preprints.org)
An epic pine essence from the high country 7,500 foot elevation of the Coconino National Forest in the American Southwest. (risingsunbotanicals.com)
Bark smells1
Ponderosa Pine bark smells like vanilla or butterscotch. (nps.gov)
Ponderosa Pine lumber is highly valued for constructing cabinets, Southwestern-style furniture and house trim. (nps.gov)
Grows3
4 Pinus ponderosa grows in various erect forms from British Columbia southward and eastward through 16 western U.S. states and has been introduced in temperate regions of Europe, and in New Zealand. (wikipedia.org)
The Patagonian pine, native to the rocky mountains of the United States, also grows in Canada and Argentina, where this essential oil comes from. (bioflore.be)
Ponderosa pine grows best in full sun and deep, moist, well drained soil, but will adapt to a wide range of soil and growing conditions including alkaline, dry, low humidity, wind,and high elevation. (wgcd.org)
Botanical1
Modern forestry research has identified five different taxa of P. ponderosa, with differing botanical characters and adaptations to different climatic conditions. (wikipedia.org)
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Pinus ponderosa is a large coniferous pine (evergreen) tree. (wikipedia.org)
As of 2015, a Pinus lambertiana specimen was measured at 273 ft 9+1⁄2 in (83.45 m), which surpassed the ponderosa pine previously considered the world's tallest pine tree. (wikipedia.org)
Named for its ponderous (heavy) wood, this pine is the major lumber tree in the Southwest. (nps.gov)
Its not bad but I was hoping to be punched in the face by a pine tree. (badgerandblade.com)
Ponderosa pine ( Pinus ponderosa ) is the state tree of Montana. (asu.edu)
Commune with nature under the ponderosa pine tree in the Rocky Mountains. (mountainsmagnificent.com)
Give me a ponderosa pine tree to lie under, and I'll give you the universe. (mountainsmagnificent.com)
This is the mostly bizarre story of the lifestyles of those who lounge about under the ponderosa pine tree in the Rocky Mountains. (mountainsmagnificent.com)
Big, green, and smelling of all the pine oils, it is an ideal contemplative tree. (mountainsmagnificent.com)
Between its conical form, the beautiful three-needled branches, or its scaly cinnamon bark that exudes pine essence when crushed, this tree is the epitome of a pine tree as it exists in our collective imagination. (kahnkes.com)
A slimmer version of the popular Ponderosa Pine Christmas tree. (fatherchristmas.net.au)
Ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) is a variety of pine tree that has a moderate growth rate and medium texture. (gardenguides.com)
The narrow to pyramidal shape of the young tree turns irregular as the Ponderosa pine tree matures. (gardenguides.com)
Himalayan pine (Pinus wallichiana) is an evergreen tree with a moderate to slow growth rate. (gardenguides.com)
The Ponderosa pine is a large, straight trunk tree with a wide, open, irregularly cylindrical crown. (wgcd.org)
Scent1
Sources differ on the scent of P. ponderosa. (wikipedia.org)
Rocky Mountains1
The Rocky Mountains ponderosa pine is the setting for meditation bliss. (mountainsmagnificent.com)
Seeds1
Place one or two pine seeds on top of the compost in each pot, then cover the seeds with a thin layer of sand. (hobbyseeds.com)
Description1
Webinar Description: Longleaf pine and ponderosa pine in the same talk? (frames.gov)
PLANT1
Plant the Himalayan pine in USDA zones 5 to 7. (gardenguides.com)
Cones2
The light brown to red, 3- to 6-inch-long Ponderosa pine cones grow in clusters of three to five. (gardenguides.com)
The 6- to 12-inch wide green, cylindrical pine cones are oval in shape and turn brown as they mature. (gardenguides.com)