code: 5058
Distinctive, heavily plated, yellowish-orange bark and layered spreading branches create an interesting conical to rounded evergreen with short, twisted, bluish-green needles and egg shaped cones.
Hardy to -50°F
Light
Plant it in a location where it gets at least 6 hours of full sun each day, and make sure to give it plenty of space, as this is a tree that will get very large.
Soil
The Scots pine will tolerate almost any type of poor soil, which makes it valuable in land reclamation projects. Scots pine has a good tolerance for clay soils and for drought. Do be sure, however, that the soil is well-drained.
Water
Water only during warm temperatures, and only if the tree has not received adequate rainfall moisture.
Temperature and Humidity
The most widely distributed pine in the world, Scots pine is native to northern Europe and Central Asia. It can thrive in a wide range of climates, though it does not do well in subtropical or tropical regions.
Fertilizer
Feeding is not mandatory, but if you do feed, do it once each year in the spring just before dormancy breaks, using a 15-5-10 slow-release fertilizer. Spread the fertilizer in a band just under the outer perimeter of the pine’s canopy, raking it into the top layer of the soil. Water the tree thoroughly immediately after feeding. Mulch the area around the base of the tree to a depth of 3 to 4 inches, and reapply mulch every 1 to 2 years. Once established, this tree requires little care.
Common Pests and Diseases
When a Scots pine develops yellowing needles along a single branch, this may be a sign of a pine wilt disease, called Cyclaneusma needle cast. Consult an expert for confirmation, and remove the entire tree if it is infected, as this fungal disease is incurable.
Information:
Maximum Elevation: 8,000 Feet
Mature Size (generic) : TREE (30-50′ Tall) • Average Width
USDA Hardiness Zone : 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Water Needs : Low
Light Needs : Partial Sun, Full Sun
Growth Rate : Moderate
Mature Height : 30-50 ft.
Mature Width : 20-30 ft.
Name : Scotch Pine
