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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 4–10Climate Temperate
Scotch Pine (Pinus Sylvestris) — Scotch Pine (Pinus sylvestris) is a robust

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Pinaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Scotch Pine (Pinus Sylvestris) — with descriptive language to help clients visualize the Scotch Pine in their garden setting; which mature to a pale brown
Scotch Pine (Pinus Sylvestris) — conifer / tree for full; creating a multi-tiered garden design
Scotch Pine (Pinus Sylvestris) — Scotch Pine (Pinus sylvestris) is a robust; its blue-green needles provide year-round interest, while the flaking, image 51
Scotch Pine (Pinus Sylvestris) — evergreen conifer that reaches up to 60 feet in height and 40 feet in spread; providing year-round decorative, image 52
Scotch Pine (Pinus Sylvestris) — Boasting a conical shape in youth, it becomes more irregular with age; an ideal choice for windbreaks or privacy, image 53
Scotch Pine (Pinus Sylvestris) — Its blue-green needles provide year-round interest, while the flaking orange-red bark adds a striking texture, image 54
Scotch Pine (Pinus Sylvestris) — it requires full sun and well-drained soil; the Scotch Pine, Pinus sylvestris, is a robust conifer that brings, image 55

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