Scots Pine - Pinus sylvestris

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The Scots Pine – Pinus sylvestris – is an iconic evergreen conifer and the UK’s only native pine species. It is instantly recognisable by its tall, straight trunk, reddish-brown upper bark, and clusters of long, blue-green needles. Scots Pine provides year-round shelter for wildlife, supports numerous specialist insects, and produces seeds that are an important food source for birds such as crossbills and red squirrels.

All our trees are grown using organic inputs and are peat free.

Growing Instructions:

• Soil: Prefers light, well-drained sandy or loamy soils but will grow in a wide range, including poorer, stony ground. Avoid heavy waterlogged soils.

• Sunlight: Requires full sun to thrive.

• Watering: Water regularly when young during dry periods. Once established, it is very drought-tolerant and low-maintenance.

• Planting: Remove competing plants within a 2ft radius. Plant in a hole just larger than the plug and at the same level as the surrounding soil. Firm soil gently around the roots and water well. Apply a 3-inch layer of weed-free mulch (ideally bark chip). Keep the base free of weeds for the first few seasons and protect from browsing animals (e.g., deer, rabbits).

• Growth Rate: Moderate-growing; can reach 20–35m. Long-lived, with some individuals living well over 200 years.