Scotch Pine
What: A stunning evergreen tree, Pinus sylvestris, featuring distinctive orange-red peeling bark and rich green needles that remain vibrant throughout winter. It offers a diverse growth habit ranging from open and artistic to a Christmas tree-like form.
Best use: This versatile tree serves excellently as a landscape accent, windbreak, or shade tree. Its globe-shaped form and shaggy orange bark add significant winter interest, making it a standout feature in any landscape design.
Plant Details
| Height | 50 feet |
| Spread | 35 feet |
| Hardiness Zone | 2 |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Watering | Dry to average; very well-drained soil |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Lifespan | 80+ years under ideal conditions |
| Uses | Accent, Shade, Windbreaks and Shelterbelts |
| Special Features | Drought-tolerant, deer resistant, pollution tolerant |




