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Southwestern Ponderosa Pine

Southwestern Ponderosa Pine

Pinus brachyptera

tree☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 3a – Zone 8b

A native southwestern conifer with short needles and an open pyramidal form, highly adapted to arid mountain environments. Extremely drought-tolerant and suited to high elevations in the southwestern United States.

Overview

Form
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
slow
Size
40–223′ tall × 20–30′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

high
Zone 3aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b

pH Range

59
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5 to 9

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringWinter

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico)

Native to: Arizona, New Mexico

Function & Care

biomass/mulcherosion controlwildlife benefitwindbreak

Establishment & Care

Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed