SCOTCH PINE (SCOTS)

Plant Name: Scotch Pine
Scientific Name: Pinus sylvestris — Scots Pine, Scotch Pine
Mature Height: 30–60 ft; typically around 30 ft in the Prescott area
Mature Spread: 20–30 ft; typically around 30 ft locally
Growth Rate: Moderate (1–2 ft/year under favorable conditions)
Sun: Full sun
Water: Moderate while establishing; low to moderate once established; water deeply during extended dry periods
Foliage: Blue-green to green needles, usually twisted and arranged in pairs; evergreen
Fall Color: Remains green to blue-green
Flower Color: Inconspicuous yellowish male pollen cones and reddish female cones
Bloom Time: Spring
Fruit: Oval cones, approximately 1–3 in. long, brown when mature
Hardiness Zones: 3–7 (−40°F to 10°F)
Features: Evergreen shade tree; distinctive reddish-orange bark on the upper trunk; cold hardy; adaptable to various soil types; moderate growth rate
Additional Facts: Scotch Pine is native to Europe and northern Asia. The Prescott Area Plant List gives a locally representative mature size of approximately 30 ft tall × 30 ft wide. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.