Pinus sylvestris – Scotch pine, Scots pine

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Pinus sylvestris – Scotch pine, Scots pine

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Native to large portions of Europe and Northern Asia, where the tree is used often in forestry. Initially pyramidal, but later spreading out and growing irregularly to form a parasol shape. The crown usually grows at top high bare trunks. However, the lower branches remain full if the tree has ample free space around it. This can produce very characteristic growth patterns. In its early years, growth is slow, but faster as the tree matures. The bark is a striking orange-brown, later turning greyish-brown and peeling off in large strips. Young twigs are green and turn yellowish grey. The stiff, slightly twisted needles grow in pairs and are bluish green and 3 to 6 cm long. The greyish brown oval cones are 3 - 6 cm long and 2 - 3.5 cm wide. Grows even in extreme conditions.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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Specifications
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Height
10 - 30 (40) m, fast growing
Crown
pyramidal when young, later parasol-shaped, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
old bark is greyish brown, in rough strips, orange-brown higher up
Leaf
needles, 2 together, stiff, bluish green, slightly twisted, 3 - 6 cm, evergreen
Flowers
unremarkable, ♂ light lemon yellow, ♀ dark red to brown, fragrant flowers
Fruits
hanging cones, single, sometimes 2 to 3 grouped together, 3 - 6 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
well-permeable and dry, slightly acidic
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil, withstand short flood
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
2 (-45,5 to -40,1 °C)
Wind resistance
good, also tolerates sea wind
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
provides food for birds
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, coastal areas, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree, multi-stem treem, clearstem conifer, specimen conifer
Origin
Europe, Northern Asia
Clear stem conifer Clear stem tree feathered tree Multi-stem tree Specimen conifer acid soil clay soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil withstand short flood can withstand wind flatened spherical round/spherical 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown bluegreen green yellow fast growing all species provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit Fragrant flowers playground tree Tree for the future
Applications and inspiration
Trees for coastal areas
Trees for the future
Winter hardiness: different from tree to tree
Clear stem, branched or multi-stem tree?
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Frequently asked questions
Pinus sylvestris

Pinus sylvestris can eventually reach a height of 10 - 30 (40) m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Pinus sylvestris is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 - 30 (40) m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Pinus sylvestris is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Pinus sylvestris with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Pinus sylvestris blooms in may.
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