Scots Pine. A tall conical to columnar conifer with blue-green, twisted needle-like, leaves. Produces green cones ripening brown. Max Height 15m to 30m. Max Spread 6m to 9m. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Pinus sylvestris
A tall conical to columnar conifer with blue-green, twisted needle-like, leaves. Produces green cones ripening brown.
Additional information
| Generic | Pinus |
|---|---|
| Species | sylvestris |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Scots Pine |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 15m, 30m |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Spread | 6m, 9m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Conical, Columnar |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | blue, green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen, Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
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