Species Scotch pine
Tree with compact, upright form showcasing blue-green needles and rough, reddish-brown bark

Scotch pine

Pinus sylvestris 'Watereri'

Scotch Pine (Pinus sylvestris 'Watereri') is a fast growing evergreen conifer that is widely planted in North America. It's a medium to large tree that can grow up to 25 meters (82 feet) tall. It's dark green needles are arranged in pairs and are 4-7 cm (1.50-2.75 in) long. Its fragrant, yellow-green male and female flowers appear in early spring. Its cones are 7-12 cm (2.75-4.75 in) long and brown to red in color. The Scotch Pine is very cold-tolerant and is adapted to dry, sandy soils. It can be an attractive addition to any landscape, providing year-round visual interest. Plant it in full sun in a well-drained soil for best performance.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

2 - 7

Flowers:

Non-flowering Flowers In Spring

Sun:

Full sun

Soil:

Acidic, Well-drained

Cones:

Yes

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris 'Watereri') should be watered once every 1-2 weeks, depending on the season. In the spring and summer months, the soil should be kept slightly moist. In the fall and winter, water only when the soil is dry to the touch. As a general rule, the soil should be watered until it runs out of the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. Too much water can cause root rot, so make sure to never overwater. In addition, during the growing season, fertilize the soil with a balanced all-purpose fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.

sunlight

Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris 'Watereri') requires direct sunlight to best thrive. In general, this plant species should receive around 5 - 6 hours of sunlight per day to remain healthy and develop properly. During the summer months, Scotch pine will benefit from up to 8 hours of sunlight daily. During the winter months, the amount of sunlight this plant species needs will decrease to around 4 - 6 hours per day. During the winter months, it is important to protect the Scotch pine from cold temperatures and direct exposure to northern winds. It is also important to note that if Scotch pine is planted in too much shade, it can be prone to problems with disease.

pruning

Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris 'Watereri') is an evergreen conifer that should be lightly pruned each year. Pruning should primarily focus on removing dead, diseased, and crossing branches. Pruning should occur in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. This will allow the plant to concentrate on producing new growth when the weather warms up. Pruning too late in the season may reduce new growth and flowering. Prune only 1 or 2 branches at a time, and angle cuts away from the main stem. Avoid pruning more than 20-25% of the trees branches as this can reduce energy levels and the overall shape of the tree.

Season

Fall
Winter
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Summer
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Starts Flowering

Scotch pine typically starts flowering in April.

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