Scots pine
Scots pine
Pinus sylvestris
tree☀️ full-sun🪴 well-drained📏 tall🌡️ RHS H7
⚠️ Invasive
📋Quick Facts
Height
20.0-30.0m
Spread
8.0-12.0m
Care Level
👍 Moderate
Some experience helpful
Water
💧💧 Average watering
Every "7-10" days
Hardiness
Zone 2-7
About
Native pine with reddish bark and a tall, open crown.
Top tip
Scots pine prefers sun and free drainage; best as a specimen or in loose groups, not dense hedges.
Also known as: Grove den, Waldkiefer, Pinus sylvestris, Sosna zwyczajna, Scots pine, Pino silvestre, Pinheiro-silvestre, Pin sylvestre
Pest Resilience
4/5 — Good resilience
Few pest issues; pine processionary moth is the main concern in some regions.
Visual Characteristics
Flowers
Yes
Blooms in Spring
🌲
Cones
Produces cones
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What to do now
How to Propagate
🌰Seed
Easy🦋Wildlife & Garden Ecology
Pest Susceptibility
NematodesWiltDeer resistantDrought resistant
Monitor for these pests and treat early if spotted
Hardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H7
USDA 4–5 equivalent