Pine: Pinus sylvestris
Botanical name: Pinus sylvestris
Common name: Pine Tree, Scotch
also known as (Scot's Pine)
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at a glance
Soil: | damp, neutral, sand |
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Zones: | 2a thru 8a |
Care: |
average
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Lifespan: |
evergreen
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Attributes: |
winter interest |
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description for "Pine: Pinus sylvestris"
Two-needle pine growing between 60'-130' at maturity. The needles are short with a blue-green/gray tinge and are slightly twisted. Give this guy plenty of room to grow in a nice open location. Scot's Pine were once a very popular Christmas tree selection. Edited by Patrick Schwartzkopf
History:
Originating from Europe and temperate Asia, only 1% of the original population is left growing native. It is the National Tree of Scotland and has commonly been used for pulp, tar, and construction. They can live between 150-300 years with the oldest specimen at 700 years in Sweden. IMPORTANT NOTE: listed as invasive in the state of Wisconsin.