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Pinus sylvestris Inverleith

Inverleith Scots Pine

The new needles are eye-catching as they emerge from the bright white candles. The entire plant takes on a frosted appearance with its long, green needles and white tips.

  • »  Upright evergreen with a pyramidal form
  • »  Small white needles emerge from bright white candles
  • »  Long, mature, blue-green needles with white tips give it a frosted appearance

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  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:17-18 m
  • Spread:6-7 m
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Low Maintenance
Habit
• Pyramidal
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Blue
• Green
• White
Landscape uses
• Screening (privacy)
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pinus sylvestris 'Inverleith'

If necessary, pinching the candles mid-spring will encourage a more compact form. Scots pine is highly tolerant of urban pollution and should thrive in inner city environments.