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Pinus sylvestris

Scotch Pine

Plant photo of: Pinus sylvestris
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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

Some features of the Pinus sylvestris include its stout, twisted needles and egg-shaped cones. Its trunk is often straight; the bark, which peels in irregular plates, is a purple gray color which changes to orange and flaking toward the top. Positive growth will result from planting in acidic, well-drained soil. It is best to destroy severely beetle-ridden trees. Pines are highly combustible plants.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Height Range

25-40', 40-60'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green, Blue Green, Grey Green, Light Green, Yellow Green

Bark Color

Red

Fruit Color

Black, Brown

Fruit Season

Winter, Fall

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Silhouette

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Park, Roadside, With Rocks

Special Uses

Screen, Mass Planting, Wind Break

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.