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Scotch Pine

Pinus Sylvestris

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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
Scotch Pine (Pinus Sylvestris) — Boasting a conical shape in youth, it becomes more irregular with age

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Conifer, Tree
Family
Pinaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Scotch Pine (Pinus Sylvestris) — Scotch Pine (Pinus sylvestris) is a robust; its blue-green needles provide year-round interest, while the flaking orange-red
Scotch Pine (Pinus Sylvestris) — The needles emerge in pairs, with a lively bluish-green tint, reaching a length of about 1.5 to 3 inches
Scotch Pine (Pinus Sylvestris) — An ideal choice for windbreaks or privacy screens; regular pruning can maintain desired form and health
Scotch Pine (Pinus Sylvestris) — Its blue-green needles provide year-round interest, while the flaking orange-red bark adds a striking texture
Scotch Pine (Pinus Sylvestris) — Regular pruning can maintain desired form and health; renowned for its rugged appearance and adaptability
Scotch Pine (Pinus Sylvestris) — making it perfect for a dramatic focal point or windbreak in expansive landscapes
Scotch Pine (Pinus Sylvestris) — offering the opportunity for underplanting with shade-tolerant species
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