Ponderosa Pine Pinus ponderosa Laws.

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Ponderosa pine is common in mountain and plateau areas at elevations between 5,700 and 8,900 feet. It develops a taproot early in life, which helps it to survive extended drought periods, especially long, dry summers. Ponderosa pine reaches maturity in 300 to 400 years.

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