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How to Grow and Care for Scots pine

Scots pine, also known as Scots fir, Norway pine, European redwood, Baltic redwood, Mongolian pine, Siberian pine

Scots pine is generally considered easy to care for due to its resilience and adaptability to various conditions. Key points to recognize for its care include ensuring full sun exposure for optimal growth and health, and providing well-drained soil to prevent root rot. Special care should be given to spacing as scots pine needs ample room for its root system and canopy to develop fully.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Scots pine

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	4.5-6
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	4-8

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Varieties of Scots pine

Scots pine 'Beuvronensis'

Scots pine 'Beuvronensis' is a dwarf shrub hybrid of Scots pine, which grows to a maximum height of 1.2 m, a dramatic contrast to the towering parent plant which grows to a whopping 35 m. This slow-growing cultivar was named on its discovery in France over a century ago. It rewards patient gardeners with an attractive dome-shaped ball of blue-green needles.

Scots pine 'Aurea'

Scots pine 'Aurea' is a vibrant variety of pine with a distinctive golden hue to its foliage, more intense during the colder months. This evergreen conifer thrives in well-drained soils and full sun, reaching up to 60 feet tall. Its upright growth and tolerance for harsh conditions make it a striking and resilient addition to diverse landscapes.

Scots pine 'Gold Coin'

Selected primarily for the winter interest it provides, scots pine 'Gold Coin' is a Scots pine cultivar with upright, irregular, rounded growth habit and spectacular, golden-yellow foliage in winter, which is the most prominent characteristic of this evergreen tree. As the temperature rises, the foliage becomes greenish again.

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Scots pine reaches a height of 30 to 60 feet (9 to 18 meters) and spans 30 to 40 feet (9 to 12 meters) in width. Initially, it demonstrates a conical to columnar shape, then matures into an open rounded, irregular canopy. Its upper bark features a unique, flaky texture with a cinnamon or orangish-reddish hue, transitioning to reddish-brown towards the base. Needles are notably short and twisted, presenting a bluish-green color, and come in pairs. Cones are small, gray to light brown, about 3 inches (7.6 cm) in length, and oriented towards the stem.