Scotch Pine
Pinus Sylvestris
Overview
Scotch Pine (Pinus sylvestris) is a robust, evergreen conifer that reaches up to 60 feet in height and 40 feet in spread. Boasting a conical shape in youth, it becomes more irregular with age. Its blue-green needles provide year-round interest, while the flaking orange-red bark adds a striking texture. Hardy in zones 3-7, it requires full sun and well-drained soil, making it perfect for a dramatic focal point or windbreak in expansive landscapes.
Sun FullWater MediumZones 4–10Type Conifer, TreeClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 4–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Conifer, Tree
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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