Pine - Scotch
Latin: Pinus sylvestris
Other common names: Scots pine
Zones: 2-8
Mature Height/spread: 30 – 50 ft. high/20-35 ft. spread In youth, the Scotch pine has a conical shape, becoming a flat-topped, spreading tree with age, can be very attractive when mature, 30′ to 50′ tall, with an almost equal spread and horizontal branching habit. The lifespan is normally 150–300 years, with the oldest recorded specimens (in Sweden and Norway) just over 700 years.
Climate: Likes full sun.
Soil: Tolerates a variety of soils and climates, thrives on light, acid, sandy soils, is wind resistant, transplants easily.
Notes: Introduced from Europe. Grows in a pyramidal form. Attractive specimen, good accent plant, possible choice for difficult sites, often used as a Christmas tree, effective screen when young, makes a good shade tree.
Has orange, brown peeling bark.
Wildlife: Seed is eaten by wood duck, bobwhite, pheasant, and many varieties of woodpeckers. The seed and needles are eaten by spruce grouse and turkey. Porcupine love the bark.
Seedling purchase Size: 6-12"