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Scots pine

Scots pine

Pinus sylvestris

tree☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 3aZone 8b

A hardy evergreen conifer with blue-green needles and reddish-brown bark, native to northern Europe and Asia. Scots pine is drought-tolerant once established and adapts well to poor soils, making it excellent for windbreaks and naturalistic landscapes.

Overview

Form
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
40–110′ tall × 20–40′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

moderate

Flood Tolerance

moderate
Zone 3aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b

pH Range

57.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5 to 7.5

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringWinter

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Northern Europe and Asia

Function & Care

biomass/mulcherosion controlwildlife benefitwindbreak

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed