Pinus sylvestris - Wikipedia
WEBPinus sylvestris, the Scots pine (UK), Scotch pine (US), Baltic pine, [2] or European red pine [3] is a species of tree in the pine family Pinaceae that is native to Eurasia. It can readily be identified by its combination of fairly short, …
How to Grow and Care for a Scots Pine Tree - The Spruce
WEBJul 18, 2024 — The Scots pine (often known incorrectly as Scotch pine) is Scotland's national tree. This long-needled pine is a famously popular specimen for Christmas trees, but its long life (up to 300 years) also makes it a popular specimen in landscaping.
Scotch Pine - US Forest Service Research and Development
WEBScotch pine is the most widely distributed pine in the world. It grows naturally from Scotland almost to the Pacific Ocean and from above the Arctic Circle in Scandinavia to the Mediterranean. Its altitudinal range is from sea level to about 2440 m (8,000 ft). Climate.
What Is A Scotch Pine: Caring For A Scotch Pine Tree In The Home ...
WEBDec 6, 2022 — The mighty Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris), also sometimes called the scots pine, is a rugged evergreen tree native to Europe. It grows across a large portion of North America, where it’s popular in site reclamation.
Scotch Pine | National Christmas Tree Association
WEBScotch or Scots pine is an introduced species which has been widely planted for the purpose of producing Christmas trees. It is an extremely hardy species which is adaptable to a wide variety of soils and sites.
Scotch Pine - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
WEBThe Scotch pine is a fast-growing, medium-sized evergreen conifer that usually grows to 30 to 60 feet in height and 30 to 40 feet in width. It has a conical to columnar habit and then develops an open rounded irregular crown as it ages.
Gardening 101: Scots Pine Tree - Gardenista
WEBDec 16, 2018 — Scots pine (also known as Scotch pine in the US) is the national tree of Scotland, often planted as a single specimen to cast a majestic shadow over a landscape or in clusters of two or three smaller trees.
Scots Pine (Scotch Pine) Tree Properties and Facts - Coniferous …
WEBNov 16, 2016 — Scots pine is Scotland’s national tree. The species was one of the first trees to colonize Ireland after the melting of ice sheets of the last glaciations around 12000 years ago. The tree, in spite of being initially abundant, disappeared from the country until the 17th century when it was reintroduced from Scotland through planting.
SCOTS PINE - PINUS SYLVESTRIS | The UFOR Nursery & Lab
WEBCommon Name: Scots pine, Scotch pine. Scientific Name: Family: Pinaceae. Genus: Pinus. Species: sylvestris. Hardiness Zone: 2 to 7. Height: 30 to 60 ft. Width: 30 to 40 ft. Common characteristics: The scots pine is a medium-sized tree that can reach heights of 30' to 60' tall and 30' to 40' wide.
Pinus sylvestris — Scotch pine - Go Botany
WEBFacts. Scotch pine is not actually common in Scotland, but ranges from Norway to Spain and other parts of Eurasia. Many cultivars and varieties have been introduced to North America and are popular garden items for their blue-green needles and platy bark that peels to reveal reddish under- bark toward the top of the tree.
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