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Yellow Pine Tree Facts
Yellow Pine Tree Facts. According to the Western Wood Products Association (WWPA), the yellow pine or ponderosa pine is one of America’s most abundant trees. The WWPA said examples of the species can be found from Mexico to Canada and throughout the western areas of the U.S.
According to the Western Wood Products Association (WWPA), the yellow pine or ponderosa pine is one of America’s most abundant trees. The WWPA said examples of the species can be found from Mexico to Canada and throughout the western areas of the U.S.
Name
The yellow pine tree is so named because of the clear, evenly grained lumber that can be found in mature trees. The Government of British Columbia said the name ponderosa was given to the species by David Douglas, who named the tree for its ponderous size.
Age
The Government of British Columbia said the yellow pine lives for up to 500 years, with the majority of trees lost to natural damage around the 125-year mark. As the tree matures its bark can grow up to about 4 inches thick.
Size
The yellow pine tree grows to a large size with an average height reported by the WWPA at between 100 and 160 feet with rare examples growing to about 180 feet. The diameter of a mature tree varies between 2 and 4 feet.
Habitat
The yellow pine can grow in a variety of soils from arid landscapes to moist, well- drained soils. The Government of British Columbia explains that the long, deep root system of the yellow pine allows it to find deeply buried moist soil when it grows in dry environments.
Uses
The WWPA reports yellow pine being used for a variety of purposes, including flooring and decking in residential construction. The Government of British Columbia describes a variety of uses by the Aboriginal people of Canada, including as a food source, dugout canoes and as an ointment for inflamed eyes and sores.
