Pinus sylvestris (Scots Pine)
Price £ each (ex VAT) |
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| Height | Age | 25+ | 100+ | 500+ |
| 30-40cm | 2u1 | 0.68 | 0.39 | 0.34 |
Delivery
Bareroot from November to April
Prices
The prices above are offered as a guide and may be subject to fluctuation dependant upon the time of season and supply. We recommend that contact is made with the office for larger orders, a quotation and to check availability Alternatively please contact us to enquire about opening a wholesale account.
The Scots Pine is the only native British Pine, and one of only a handful of native conifers. It is found in the wild in Scotland and on heathland in the south of England, but it is now less often planted commercially as it has been replaced by the faster growing Corsican Pine. It is easily recognised by its distinctive orange flaking bark.
Site and soil
The Scots Pine prefers well-drained soil, but will not grow on chalky soil. Can withstand very low temperatures and exposed conditions.
Height and spread
After 10 years: 8m x 3m
After 20 years: 12m x 6m
Leaf and bark
The needle-like leaves are blue-green, slightly twisted to 5cm long. The bark is purplish-grey at the base, becoming bright orange-brown on the upper trunk.
Flower, seed and fruit
The flowers open in May, the males yellow, the females red. They are followed by cones to 6cm, which ripen in their second year.
Uses
Commercial forestry, plantations, shelterbelts, woodland, specimen tree. The very straight, columnar trunk is used for ships masts, telegraph poles, furniture, chipboard and charcoal. Turpentine is extracted from the resin for medicinal and other purposes.
Wildlife
In Scotland, the Scots Pine provides nesting sites for the Golden Eagle, Osprey and Goshawk. Other birds are attracted to feed on the tree include Greater Spotted Woodpecker, Siskin, Crossbill and Great Crested Tit. Squirrels and other small mammals also feed on the cones. Lichens and insects colonise the tree.
Pruning
The Scots Pine is not normally pruned.
