Scots Pine
The Scots Pine is a beautiful evergreen tree that thrives in our region. It is very hardy and will bring year around green to any garden setting. The tree grows a medium length green pine needle in bundles of 2 and displays a distinctive orange bark when mature. It grows symmetrically with a strong dominant leader when young and tends to fill out into and open round tree with age. Scots Pines are very versatile and can be planted for accent, shade or a shelter belt. This species was brought to North America from Northern Europe.
Description
| Common Name |
Scots Pine |
|---|---|
| Latin Name |
Pinus Sylvestris |
| Form |
Open Round |
| Life Span |
150+ |
| Growth Rate |
Medium |
| Mature Height |
15m |
| Mature Spread |
7.5m |
| Flower Colour |
Inconspicuous |
| Fragrance |
Insignificant |
| Fall Colour |
Green |
| Soil Preference |
Dont like standing water ,Widely adaptable |
| Exposure Preference |
Full sun |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
Zone 2 |
| Special Attributes and Considerations |
The tree is proven to be drought and urban tolerant. The tree can be messy dropping pine needles, acorns and sap. |
| Folk Lore |
It is said that the Druids once lit bonfires of Scots Pine at the Winter Solstice to draw back the sun. |
| Available Sizes |
40mm |
| Common Name |
Scots Pine |
|---|---|
| Latin Name |
Pinus Sylvestris |
| Form |
Open Round |
| Life Span |
150+ |
| Growth Rate |
Medium |
| Mature Height |
15m |
| Mature Spread |
7.5m |
| Flower Colour |
Inconspicuous |
| Fragrance |
Insignificant |
| Fall Colour |
Green |
| Soil Preference |
Dont like standing water ,Widely adaptable |
| Exposure Preference |
Full sun |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
Zone 2 |
| Special Attributes and Considerations |
The tree is proven to be drought and urban tolerant. The tree can be messy dropping pine needles, acorns and sap. |
| Folk Lore |
It is said that the Druids once lit bonfires of Scots Pine at the Winter Solstice to draw back the sun. |
| Available Sizes |
40mm |
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