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  • PINUS sylvestris
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    PINUS sylvestris

    Commonly known as Scots pine

    British Isles native
     
    Plant Details
    • Good to know
      native of the once extensive Caledonian forests of Scotland.
    • Medicinal properties
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, sawfly larvae, honey fungus
    • Place of origin
      Europe, temperate Asia
    • Evergreen
      Twisted blue-green or yellow-green leaves in pairs.
    • Fully hardy
    • Filiform
    • Height
      15-30m (49-100ft)
    • Spread
      6-9m (20-30ft)
    • Conifer
      Bark is fissured and purple-grey at the base and red-brown and flaking on the upper trunk. Cones 3cm-7cm (1¼in-3in) ripen to grey or red-brown.
    • Tree
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Broadly columnar
      Becoming domed
    • Mature Size
      15-30m (49-100ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        6-9m (20-30ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Coastal / windswept
      Slightly back from the sea
    • Soil Conditions
      Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
    Pinus - Growing Guide
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
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    £8.00
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    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²- inc c&p
    £7.00
    10m² - inc c&p
    £15.00
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