Scots Pine
One of only three native conifers and our only native pine, the Scots Pine is large evergreen tree that has an attractive orange-brown upper trunk and branches.
Developing a rather picturesque, irregular outline with maturity, its produces twisted grey-green needles that are formed in pairs.
Male and female flowers are produced in the spring, followed by seed cones in the autumn.
Growing Conditions:
Thrives on poor, light, acid soils.
Value To Wildlife:
Provides nesting sites for birds and the seeds are loved by red squirrels.
One of only three native conifers and our only native pine, the Scots Pine is large evergreen tree that has an attractive orange-brown upper trunk and branches.
Developing a rather picturesque, irregular outline with maturity, its produces twisted grey-green needles that are formed in pairs.
Male and female flowers are produced in the spring, followed by seed cones in the autumn.
Growing Conditions:
Thrives on poor, light, acid soils.
Value To Wildlife:
Provides nesting sites for birds and the seeds are loved by red squirrels.
Description
One of only three native conifers and our only native pine, the Scots Pine is large evergreen tree that has an attractive orange-brown upper trunk and branches.
Developing a rather picturesque, irregular outline with maturity, its produces twisted grey-green needles that are formed in pairs.
Male and female flowers are produced in the spring, followed by seed cones in the autumn.
Growing Conditions:
Thrives on poor, light, acid soils.
Value To Wildlife:
Provides nesting sites for birds and the seeds are loved by red squirrels.
