is ponderosa pine a hardwood
Species: Pine, Ponderosa Pinus Ponderosa. Ponderosa Pine is a very large pine tree of variable habit native to western North America, but widespread throughout the temperate world.This softwood is known for its rustic, knotty appearance and is commonly seen in warm cabins in both the Sierra Nevada and Rocky Mountains.onderosa Pine is a very large pine tree of variable habit native to western North America, but widespread throughout the temperate world.