Description
Pinus sylvestris
Grows in moist, acidic, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerant of a variety of soil types, including poor soils, as long as the drainage is good. Plants prefer cool summer climates and dislike the heat and humidity of the deep South. Plants are generally tolerant of urban conditions.
Commonly called Scots pine, is a fast-growing, conical to columnar, medium sized conifer with distinctive flaking orange/red-brown bark. It typically grows 30-60â tall in cultivation, but may reach 100â in the wild. It develops an open-rounded, irregular crown as it matures.
Height 30-60 ft Spread 30-40 ft
Zone 2