Scots Pine.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Coniferous evergreen tree

Lumière

Full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 7 à 14 jours

Taille adulte

30 to 50 feet

Croissance

Moyenne

Rusticité

USDA 2 à 7

Floraison

Late spring

Entretien

Plant this tree in a spot with plenty of room for its roots to spread. Keep an eye out for needle drop or yellowing which might suggest poor drainage or pest issues. It is quite self sufficient once established in the ground.

Arrosage

Water deeply during the first few years until the root system is well established.

Engrais

Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer in early spring to encourage healthy growth.

Taille

Prune during the dormant season to remove dead or damaged branches.

Rempotage

If grown in a container, move to a larger pot every few years to prevent it from becoming root bound.

Sol

Well draining sandy or loamy soil

pH du sol

Acidic to neutral

Température

-40 à 35°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Élevée

Durée de vie

Long-lived, often exceeding 200 years.

Parfum

Léger

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

The plant is generally non-toxic, though excessive ingestion of needles may cause digestive upset.

Enfants

The sharp needles can poke small children, and the cones may be a choking hazard if ingested.

Allergènes de contact

The resin can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Allergènes aéroportés

The pollen is highly allergenic and can cause significant respiratory distress during the spring.

Comestibilité

The needles are sometimes used for tea, but ensure you have correctly identified the species as some pines are toxic.

Comment l'identifier

• Orange red bark on upper trunk
• Blue green needles in pairs
• Small woody cones
• Twisted needle appearance

Hauteur

15 à 35m

Envergure

6 à 12m

Feuilles

blue-green, grey-green, evergreen

Fleurs

yellow, brown, 0,5 à 1cm

Fruits

brown, Autumn

Problèmes courants

• Pine shoot beetle — This beetle bores into the shoots, causing them to wilt and break.
• Needle cast — A fungal infection that causes needles to yellow and drop prematurely.

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed

Quand planter

spring, autumn

Hivernage

It is fully hardy and requires no special winter protection.

En pot

It is not well suited for long term container growth due to its massive size.

Plant species that prefer acidic, well-draining soil to match the pine's preference.

Bonnes associations

• Common Juniper — They share similar soil and light requirements in open woodland settings.
• Bruyère — It grows well in the acidic, well-draining soil conditions found under pine canopies.

Espèces similaires

• Pinus nigra — It has a similar appearance but is more tolerant of alkaline soils.
• Pinus contorta — It shares a similar growth habit but is native to North America.

Science

Famille

Pinaceae

Genre

Pinus

Ordre

Pinales

Classe

Pinopsida

Région d'origine

Europe and Northern Asia.

Préservation

This species is widespread and not of conservation concern.

It thrives in poor, sandy soils and is highly adapted to cold climates.

Intérêt pour la faune

nesting site for birds, seeds provide food for squirrels and birds

Pollinisateurs

abeilles

Utilisations

timber production, ornamental specimen, windbreak, reforestation

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

How fast does it grow?

It is a moderate grower, typically adding 30 to 60 centimeters per year.

Does it need pruning?

Little pruning is required, but you can remove dead or damaged branches in late winter.

D'où vient le nom

The name sylvestris is Latin for of the forest, reflecting its natural woodland habitat.

Bon à savoir

• It is the only pine species native to the British Isles.
• The bark turns a distinct orange-red color as the tree matures.
• It can live for over 300 years in ideal conditions.
• The wood is commonly known as deal or red deal in the timber trade.

Aussi dans

• Plantes résistantes à la sécheresse