Ponderosa Pine // Pinus ponderosa
As an abundant North American wood with a fine texture and closed grain, Popnderosa pine gets used for numerous utility projects. The material works easily, although pitch content is hard on blades and cutters.![color of Ponderosa Pine](graphics/icons/CTGY/ColorPalette.png)
Color Range
From light pale yellow to medium yellow, to deep orange![other names for Ponderosa Pine](graphics/icons/CTGY/Log.png)
Other Names
Ponderosa pine, Pine, Big pine, Bird's-eye pine, Knotty pine, Lodgepole pine, Oregon pine, Pitch pine, Pole pine, Prickly pine, Western yellow pine, Blackjack pine![uses for Ponderosa Pine](graphics/icons/CTGY/HandPlane.png)
Some Typical Uses
Numerous uses for Ponderosa pine include boxes and crates, Building construction, Cabinetmaking, Carvings, Concrete formwork, Decks, Exterior trim & siding, Framing, Furniture , General carpentry, Interior trim, Millwork, Paneling, Turnery, Bedroom suites, Cabin construction, Chairs, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Dining-room furniture, Dowels, Drawer sides, Fine furniture, Furniture parts, Joists, Light construction, Moldings, Office furniture, Packing cases, Rustic furniture, Structural work, Utility furniture![the Ponderosa Pine tree](graphics/icons/CTGY/Tree.png)
What's the Tree Like?
The tree is reported to be rather large to very large. It grows to a height of 60 to 130 feet (18 to 39 m) and a diameter of 30 to 48 inches (80 to 120 cm).Ponderosa Pine grows in North America
![map of where Ponderosa Pine grows](graphics/maps/n_america_east.png)