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Pinus ponderosa
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Pine, Ponderosa Pinus ponderosa Category: evergreen tree Size: large Mature Size: 50-60' x 20-30' Zone: 1-10, 41-21 Growth Rate: moderate Foliage: lon, yellow-green needles, three's Elevation (if known): 4,000' to 9,000 Water: Once established, fraily drought tolerant. Symptoms of excessive moisture are yellowing needles -- seen first in older growth-- and a generally unhealthy appearance. Soil : Well-drained. Sun: Comments: Colorado Native. A good choice if you want a native evergreen in the San Luis Valley Bark becomes cinnamon color with age; vanilla fragrance on warm days Warnings: Alamosa Tree Board Recommended? yes Street Tree? yes Street Tree Conditions: Only in large spaces CO/NM native? yes Native to: Western US and Wester Canada Known Locations: Alamosa Safeway has a large one. Information Sources: Alamosa Tree Board, CSU Extension, Sunset Western Garden Book |