Scotch pine

Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris 'Gold Coin') should be watered thoroughly once a week. An easy way to tell if your Scotch pine needs watered is if its soil feels dry to the touch about an inch below the soil's surface. If it feels dry, give your Scotch pine a deep consistent watering and completely moisten the soil. Do not water again until the soil feels dry. If you water too frequently, your Scotch pine may suffer from root rot or other diseases.

Scotch pines benefit from a good amount of sunlight, but not too much direct, intense sunlight. In general, this species of pine should receive 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. During the Spring and Summer, Scotch pines will benefit from being placed where they can receive the most sunlight, such as in an open, south-facing area. During the cooler months of Fall and Winter, a more shady area should be chosen in order to prevent any scorching from the weaker sunlight.

Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris 'Gold Coin') is best pruned when it's young, at a maximum of 4 years old. Pruning should take place in late spring or early summer, just after the last frost, to avoid any damage that may occur in the cold. Prune back any young shoots to encourage bushiness. As the tree matures, prune out any weak, skinny, or dead branches. Also remove any branching that is growing too low and crossing over other branches. Always use sharp, clean pruning shears or loppers, and stay well away from the trunk when pruning any branch.