Pinus sylvestris (Scotch Pine)
Scotch Pine, Scots Pine, Archangel Redwood, Baltic Redwood, Scotch Fir, Scots Fir, Norway Fir
Picturesque with age, Pinus sylvestris (Scotch Pine) is a fast-growing, evergreen coniferous tree of conical habit when young, becoming high-branched over time with a long trunk topped by a flat-topped or umbrella-shaped canopy. Borne in pairs, its glaucous blue-green, twisted needles, often turn darker green to dark yellow-green in winter. Red at pollination before turning gray-green, the cones point backward along the branches. Quite attractive, the bark is scaly, dark gray-brown on the lower trunk, and thin, flaky and bright orange-red on the upper trunk and branches. A popular holiday tree, its hardiness, adaptability and pollution tolerance make it a great choice for screens and windbreaks.
- Grows up to 30-60 ft. tall (9-18 m) and 30-40 ft. wide (9-12 m).
- Performs best in full sun in moist, well-drained soils. Tolerant of a variety of soil types, including poor soils. Prefers cool summer climates and dislike heat and humidity. Tolerant of urban pollution.
- Easy to grow, easy to care for and rarely browsed by deer.
- No pruning required.
- Native to Temperate Asia, Europe.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 7 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 7 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, A1, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
Plant Family | Pinus - Pines |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 30' – 60' (9m – 18m) |
Spread | 30' – 40' (9m – 12m) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | United Kingdom |
Tolerance | Deer |
Garden Uses | Hedges and Screens |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 7 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 7 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, A1, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
Plant Family | Pinus - Pines |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 30' – 60' (9m – 18m) |
Spread | 30' – 40' (9m – 12m) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | United Kingdom |
Tolerance | Deer |
Garden Uses | Hedges and Screens |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Traditional Garden |