Scots Pine
Common Name: Scots Pine
Species Name: Pinus sylvestris
Family Name: Pinaceae
Plant Facts | |
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Origin | Asia |
Sun Preference | Full Sun |
Susceptibility | Diplodia tip blight, pine wood nematode, pine wilt fungus, needle blight |
ID Characteristics
- Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 40-foot diameter, 90-foot height
- Leaves: In fascicles of 2, persisting for 2-4 years, 1-4 inches long, twisted, stiff
Habitat/Ecology | |
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Soil Preference | Well-drained, adapted to many soil conditions |
USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 3º |
Notes | Most widespread pine in the world, used for Christmas trees; transplants easily, drought tolerant but pine wood nematode causing serious problems |
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