Images of the Scotch Pine (Pinus sylvestris)

Scotch Pine

Pinus sylvestris

Native to Europe and Asia, also called Scots Pine, this species is cultivated in North America for use as a Christmas tree. This pine has distinctive short bluish-green needles and orange-red bark. It was also once used as a source of turpentine and resin.

Habitat:Planted intentionally, but naturalizing in some areas. Grows well on well-drained, upland soils.

Growth Habit:Evergreen tree, growing to 15-30 m tall.

Bloom Time:Mid-spring.

Longevity:Moderate.

Presence in US:CT DE IA IL IN MA MD ME MI MN NH NJ NY OH PA RI VT WI WV

Presence in Canada:AB BC MB NB NL NS ON PE QC

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This project was supported in part by NSF Grant IIS-03-25867 (ITR: An Electronic Field Guide: Plant Exploration and Discovery in the 21st Century) and by the Washington Biologists' Field Club.

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