Ponderosa Pine

Pinus ponderosa

Feeds the food chain

A larval host plant. The caterpillars it raises are the primary food source for baby songbirds.

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About Ponderosa Pine

Flowers open from April into June. Thrives in full sun; prefers dry to medium conditions underfoot. Reaches 15 m–40 m at maturity. Draws caterpillars (as a larval host) to the garden.

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