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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

Flood Tolerance

none
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

Canopy

The tallest trees that form the overstory.

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

Companion Planting

Plants well with