Pinus sylvestris
Scots Pine
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Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) - Description
Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) is a species of pine native to Europe and Asia, ranging from Scotland, Ireland and Portugal in the west, east to eastern Siberia, south to the Caucasus Mountains, and north to well inside the Arctic Circle in Scandinavia. In the north of its range, it occurs from sea level to 1,000 m, while in the south of its range it is a high altitude mountain tree, growing at 1,200–2,600 m altitude. It is readily identified by its combination of fairly short, blue-green leaves and orange-red bark.
Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) - Blooming
The leaves persist for about 2-4 years and longer for some species. The buds produced in winter are often resinouse. Pinus is monoecious. The female cones are brown and take 2-3 years to ripen. Male cones are found at the base of the plant.
Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) - Growth
Evergreen, coniferous trees and shrubs. Pines grow best in full sun. Some species are slow growing and work well in a rock garden or as part of a border. Pines make good windbreaks and are suitable specimen trees.
Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) - Planting
Sow seeds in containers in a cold frame in spring.
Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) - Pest
Mealybugs, sawfly, scale insects, caterpillars, miners, and borers. Other issues include butt rot, tar spot, cone rust, pitch canker, blister rust, blights, and brown cubical rot.
Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) - Interesting facts
The leaves of P. aristata persist for up to 20 years.
Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) - Soil and irrigation
Grows in any soil as long as it is well-draining.
