Description
Pine ‘Scots’ – distinctive copper to orange bark
Pinus sylvestris
Zone: 2
Exposure: Full sun
Mature Size: 50′ high x 26′ wide
Tree Form: Pyramidal to broad, open
Foliage Color: Blue-green needles in bundles of 2
Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
Uses: Specimen, windbreak, shelterbelts, erosion control
Description: A medium to large tree with a pyramidal form when young, becoming more rounded and open with age. It has blue-green needles and distinctive copper to orange bark that peels. With their resilience and low maintenance needs, Scots Pines are ideal for both urban and rural properties. An excellent specimen tree.
Ornamental Features: Needles are blue-green, pointy, very tough, slightly twisted, and in bundles of two, 1.4″ to 2″ long. Mature cones are grey-brown and point back along the branch, attached by a small stem.
Landscape Attributes: Very hardy, long living evergreen tree with a strong central leader. Low maintenance, fire resistant, and drought tolerant once established. This hardy tree can withstand the temperature fluctuations typical of the region, making it a reliable option for all diverse landscape. Drought tolerant once established.
