👉 Ponderosa Pine is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rutaceae. The species, P. sylvatica, are native to North America and have been cultivated for thousands of years as ornamental trees. They are known for their large, slender branches that are often used to create sculptures or arrangements. The term "ponderosapine" is a common name given to these plants due to the fact that they look like a ponderosa pine tree but are actually a different species altogether