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.