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Hardiness: USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F) USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F) USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Danger: Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color: Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time: Mid Spring
Foliage: Grown for foliage Evergreen Blue-Green Chartreuse/Yellow Aromatic Smooth-Textured
Other details: May be a noxious weed or invasive Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Propagation Methods: From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; sow indoors before last frost By grafting
Seed Collecting: Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
On Feb 11, 2008, borja_fg from Madrid Spain (Zone 8a) wrote:
Pinus sylvestris is native to several parts of Spain. In Madrid It grows in mountain areas from 1200 to 1800 meters above sea level. I have seen several big specimens of this tree with at least 30-35 meters high.
On Mar 25, 2006, TBGDN from Macy, IN (Zone 5b) wrote:
The Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris; family Pinaceae) is a common tree ranging from Great Britain and Spain east to eastern Siberia and the Caucasus Mountains, and as far north as Lapland. In the British Isles it is now native only in Scotland. Scots Pine is the only pine native to northern Europe, forming either pure forests or alongside Norway Spruce, Silver Birch, Common Rowan, Eurasian Aspen and other hardwood species. Scots Pine is the National tree of Scotland, and formed much of the Caledonian Forest which once covered much of the Scottish Highlands. Scots Pine has also been widely planted in New Zealand and much of the colder regions of North America.
I planted two young plants many years ago as mere 'twigs' of 8-10" each. All these years later they now stand at about 25-30 feet in height and fill a void where scrub and brambles once grew. They also help screen a pile of large boulders which now form a rock garden. Birds, especially robins use them for nesting sites.
On Jan 27, 2005, melody from Benton, KY (Zone 7a) wrote:
This pine is unique and easy to spot because the upper trunk and large branches are a smooth bright orange. The needles are 2" to 3" long and the cones are 1 1/2' to 2 1/2"
A very popular pine tree in the fresh Christmas Tree industry.
On Apr 30, 2004, shawnkilpatrick from Yucca Valley, CA wrote:
Planted a Scotch Pine as a seedling in the fall of 2003, it has grown vigorously! I have seen a few around the high desert area of Southern California and they are very interesting looking, with pretty green needles.
Large evergreen tree from Europe and parts of Asia.
Has twisted, long, needle like, blue-green to yellow-green leaves. Bark is reddish brown and flaking, base of the trunk becomes greyer with age. Bears greenish female cones that ripen reddish-brown.
This is a shallow rooted tree and prefers sandy soils in full sun and lots of drainage. It dislikes sea air and high levels of rainfall.
Provides a good source of timber and also has resin, turpentine and tar extracted from it.
The essential oils are also used medicinally.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
, Prescott, Arizona Yucca Valley, California Macy, Indiana West Lafayette, Indiana Benton, Kentucky Minneapolis, Minnesota Two Harbors, Minnesota Beach, North Dakota Belfield, North Dakota Dickinson, North Dakota Bend, Oregon
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