CATTON ARBORETUM
Pinus Ponderosa
Common name: Ponderosa or western Yellow Pine
Year planted: 2026
Country of origin: Mountainous areas of Western USA
Year introduced: First recorded in 1826---came to UK 1827
Description: A tall pine growing to 20 m in the UK but can reach 70m in native situations. It is moderately wind tolerant. The bark of mature trees is scaly and a cinnamon/russet colour with a fragrant smell. It generally has an open structure with soft needles compared to other pines
what3words: riots couch chum
Tree number: 175
Year planted: 2026
Country of origin: Mountainous areas of Western USA
Year introduced: First recorded in 1826---came to UK 1827
Description: A tall pine growing to 20 m in the UK but can reach 70m in native situations. It is moderately wind tolerant. The bark of mature trees is scaly and a cinnamon/russet colour with a fragrant smell. It generally has an open structure with soft needles compared to other pines
what3words: riots couch chum
Tree number: 175
