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Pinus sylvestris

Scots Pine

A very hardy, rapid-growing pine adapting to almost any location or soil. An open and picturesque plant with blue-green foliage and attractive, flaking or exfoliating, orange to red-brown coloured bark.

  • »  Fast-growing broadly conical medium-sized conifer
  • »  Develops an open to rounded irregular crown as it matures
  • »  Exfoliating or flaking orange to red-brown bark, with blue-green needles
  • »  Mature plants can become open and picturesque

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  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:15-18 m
  • Spread:10-12 m
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained
Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
Attributes
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Low Maintenance
Habit
Pyramidal
Rounded
Foliage Color
Blue
Green
Landscape uses
Naturalizing
Screening (privacy)
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Pinus sylvestris

"The term 'Scotch' pine is incorrect and should not be used, as these trees are not a source of that celebrated intoxicant."--The Gymnosperm Database.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pinus sylvestris

This pine is a low maintenance, uniform specimen. An excellent evergreen for large lawns, parks or woodland areas. If necessary, pinching the candles mid-spring will encourage a more compact form. Scots pines are highly tolerant of urban pollution and should thrive in inner city environments.