The Ponderosa Pine (Pinus Ponderosa) has served as the Montana State tree since it was officially recognized as a state symbol in 1949.
Montana schoolchildren selected the ponderosa pine over the Douglas fir, American larch, and cottonwood as Montana’s state tree in 1908, but it was not made official until 1949.
It’s a large coniferous pine tree that can grow from 50 to 180 feet tall. The tallest of the trees are about 150 years old. Found all over Western Montana, these stately trees change as the tree ages. The color of the bark helps distinguish it from other pine trees.
Discover Montana state tree: the Ponderosa Pine. Learn its history, ecology, indigenous uses, and threats facing this majestic "King of the Forest" today.
Montana established the Ponderosa Pine as state tree in 1949. Learn why this western pine represents Montana's mountains and forests.
After 41 years, a long campaign, and a universal love, the Montana state legislature voted to make the ponderosa pine the official state tree of Montana. The bill was passed in 1949, and the ponderosa pine has been the state tree ever since.
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The Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa), designated as the official state tree of Montana, is a majestic coniferous tree known for its towering height, distinctive orange-red bark, and long, slender needles.
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These heaven-bound trees became the state tree of Montana! They have a straight trunk, towering 200 feet or more. Their canopy is 25 to 30 feet wide. They need lots of sun and seem to take most of it from anything of size below them. I enjoy the open view between the trees when I hike in Pattee Canyon.