Product description
Pinus sylvestris, the Scots Pine, is a magnificent evergreen conifer, prized for its rugged character and picturesque features. Known for its twisted, blue-green needles, a majestic, often windswept form, and its most distinctive feature: the beautiful, flaky, orange-red bark on its upper trunk and branches. It is a perfect choice for bringing a naturalistic feel to a larger garden.
The Scots Pine is an exceptionally tough and low-maintenance tree once established. For the best and most characteristic growth, it requires a position in full, open sun with well-drained soil; it is highly adaptable and thrives in poorer, acidic conditions, having no need for fertile soil. Unlike ornamental shrubs that are pruned to encourage new growth, this tree needs no pruning at all.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Scots Pine
Pinus sylvestris
Pinus sylvestris
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Product description
Pinus sylvestris, the Scots Pine, is a magnificent evergreen conifer, prized for its rugged character and picturesque features. Known for its twisted, blue-green needles, a majestic, often windswept form, and its most distinctive feature: the beautiful, flaky, orange-red bark on its upper trunk and branches. It is a perfect choice for bringing a naturalistic feel to a larger garden.
The Scots Pine is an exceptionally tough and low-maintenance tree once established. For the best and most characteristic growth, it requires a position in full, open sun with well-drained soil; it is highly adaptable and thrives in poorer, acidic conditions, having no need for fertile soil. Unlike ornamental shrubs that are pruned to encourage new growth, this tree needs no pruning at all.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Pinus sylvestris is a majestic tree best suited for a larger garden. Plant it where you can appreciate its future scale and its most beautiful feature: the stunning, flaky orange-red bark that develops on the upper trunk with age.
How to Water
As a young tree, the Scots Pine needs to be watered regularly and deeply for its first couple of years. Once it is established, the Pinus sylvestris is exceptionally hardy and drought-tolerant and will not need any supplementary watering.
How to Plant
The Pinus Sylvestris is a very large native tree suitable for a spacious garden. Choose an open, sunny spot with poorer, well-drained, acidic soil; do not add rich compost or manure when planting.
