Scots PinePinus sylvestris

A stunning evergreen tree with bright orange, peely, exfoliating bark at maturation. Very diverse habits of growth ranging from unique and open to compact and pyramidal with a strong central leader and a rounded form. Hardy, adaptable, and very versatile as it can be used as an accent, windbreak, or shade tree. Shaggy orange bark, is incredibly showy and adds an appealing winter interest. This tree is deer resistant but may attract porcupines. 

Features:

• Large size tree
• Medium growth rate
• All season tree
• Low canopy
• Beware of porcupine damage
• Interior needles shed every two years
• Vertical accent
• Green needles year round
• Winter interest
• Deer resistant
• Xeriscape
• Screen/windbreak/hedge plant

Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Plant in a full sun location
• Requires dry to average moisture levels, with very well-drained soil, and cannot tolerate standing water
• Considered to be drought tolerant
• Highly tolerant of urban pollution

Tree Maintenance:

• Low maintenance
• When pruning is required, it is recommended to only trim back the new growth of the current season, rather than to remove any dieback