Scots Pine

Scientific Name
Pinus sylvestris
Credit

Sharon S. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Evergreen needles, bluish green and twisted; orange bark on older specimens.

Culture

Full sun; prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate dry sites; acid soil.

Notes

Disease problems can limit the usefulness of this species.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
30.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
60.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Pyramidal when young; developing a wide-spreading, open and picturesque form with age.

Native Regions, Text

Europe and Asia

Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
Scots Pine form
picID
3662
Image
Scots Pine leaves (needles)
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3663
Image
Scots Pine bark
picID
3664
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
246