Scots Pine.

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Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Coniferous evergreen tree

Licht

Full sun

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 7 bis 14 Tage

Endgröße

30 to 50 feet

Wachstum

Mittel

Winterhärte

USDA 2 bis 7

Blütezeit

Late spring

Pflege

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.

Gießen

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

Düngen

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

Schneiden

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

Umtopfen

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

Boden

Well draining sandy or loamy soil

Boden-pH

Acidic to neutral

Temperatur

-40 bis 35°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

40 bis 70%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Hoch

Lebensdauer

Long-lived, often exceeding 200 years.

Duft

Leicht

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Mittel

Sicherheit

Menschen

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

Kinder

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

Kontaktallergene

The resin can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Allergene in der Luft

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

Essbarkeit

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

So erkennst du die Pflanze

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

Höhe

15 bis 35m

Breite

6 bis 12m

Blätter

blue-green, grey-green, evergreen

Blüten

yellow, brown, 0,5 bis 1cm

Früchte

brown, Autumn

Häufige Probleme

• 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.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

seed

Pflanzzeit

spring, autumn

Überwinterung

It is fully hardy and requires no special winter protection.

Im Kübel

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.

Gute Pflanzpartner

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

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• 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.

Botanisches

Familie

Pinaceae

Gattung

Pinus

Ordnung

Pinales

Klasse

Pinopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Europe and Northern Asia.

Artenschutz

This species is widespread and not of conservation concern.

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

Nutzen für Wildtiere

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

Bestäuber

Bienen

Verwendung

timber production, ornamental specimen, windbreak, reforestation

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

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.

Woher der Name kommt

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

Gut zu wissen

• 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.

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