Skip to main content
Cornell University

Species: Pinus sylvestris

(pye'nus sil-ves'tris)

Pinus sylvestris

Scotch Pine

Found on Course Walks

Pines et. al.

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Tree Identification Guide

Ornamental Characteristics

Tree > 30 feet

30' - 60' (spread 30' - 40')

Evergreen

irreg. pyramidal; flat-topped or rounded with age

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun

3a

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Full sun required; tolerant of sterile soils.

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

Affected by diseases and insect common to all pines

Bare Root Transplanting

Difficult

Other

Originally native in northern Europe. Now naturalized in eastern US. Transplant B & B in spring or fall

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

Please view this page on a tablet or larger screen for the moisture graph

Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12