This Southwestern White Pine used to be surrounded by similar-sized Ponderosa Pines. The Ponderosa Pines died from a severe winter, while the Southwestern White Pine persevered. This is one of the best Pines I have used for windbreaks. Austrian and Scotch Pines handle the winters, too, but they suffer from diseases.
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I Stand Alone
The Ponderosa Pines(Pinus ponderosa) were hit hard this spring when the south winds picked up while the ground was still frozen. The lone green tree is a Southwestern White Pine(Pinus strobiformis). This Species seems to be one of the best pines for my Oasis.
Snow Adds Up
With cold temperatures and little snow melting, more snow storms keeps adding to the snowpack. Ponderosa Pines(Pinus ponderosa) are getting buried under the snowdrifts that are forming.