The Scots Pine is a much-loved evergreen conifer with a straight trunk and an attractive flaky orange-brown bark. Pyramidal when young with the head flattening as it ages Scots Pines makes a  popular specimen tree. Grey-green needles are borne and bunched in pairs and can be up to 7cm long. The seed-bearing cones that appear in autumn on both male and female trees often remain on the tree for years. Of moderate growth, Scots Pine like sun, will grow in most soils and can be planted in exposed or sheltered aspects. Pinus sylvestris is low maintenance and suitable for planting in coastal, wildlife, and native plantings.

Cultivation: Low maintenance

Soil: Chalk, clay, loam, sand. Well-drained, acid, alkaline, neutral

Position: Full sun, east, west, south, north facing. Sheltered/Exposed

Foliage: Evergreen

Fruiting: Cones in autumn and spring

Habit: Upright, spreading head

Hardiness: Fully hardy

Growth: Moderate

Benefits to Wildlife: Yes

Height & Spread in Maturity: 20m x 12m