Scotch Pine – Pinus sylvestris

Evergreen Landscape, Windbreak, Christmas Tree or Pre-Bonsai

Scotch Pine, also known as Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris), is a hardy, adaptable evergreen tree valued for its distinctive orange peeling bark and attractive blue-green needles. Widely planted across USDA Zones 3–9, this versatile pine makes an excellent specimen tree, windbreak, Christmas tree, or pre-bonsai project.

Scotch Pine is especially popular as a Christmas tree because its needles hold well after cutting. Its attractive bark and seasonal foliage colors also make it an interesting landscape specimen.

Plant Features

• Botanical name: Pinus sylvestris

• Common names: Scotch Pine, Scots Pine

• Growth habit: Evergreen conifer

• Mature height: Approximately 60 feet

• Mature spread: Approximately 40 feet

• USDA Zones: 3–9

• Summer foliage: Blue-green needles

• Winter foliage: Lighter yellow-green needles

• Bark: Distinctive orange, peeling bark

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained soil

• Soil tolerance: Tolerates alkaline and high-pH soils

• Origin: Not native to the United States

Available Tree Sizes

Choose from the following sizes:

• 14–22 inches: Potted tree

• 22–36 inches: Potted tree

• 36–42 inches: Potted tree

The listed measurements refer to the tree size, not its mature height.

Pre-Bonsai or Landscape Tree – Please Choose Carefully

We offer two tree styles:

Pre-Bonsai Trees

• Have one or more lower branches.

• Suitable for buyers interested in developing a bonsai tree.

Landscape Trees

• Have no lower branches.

• Selected for traditional landscape planting.

Important: If you do not specify which style you want, we will send a Landscape Tree.

Please leave your phone number with your order so we can contact you if we have questions and help select trees that meet your needs.

Landscape and Garden Uses

Scotch Pine is a versatile choice for:

• Windbreaks and shelterbelts

• Specimen tree plantings

• Large landscape areas

• Christmas tree growing

• Pre-bonsai projects

• Reclaiming difficult or undesirable planting areas

Its tolerance of alkaline and high-pH soils makes it useful in a variety of landscape situations.

Growing Information

Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Scotch Pine is adaptable and tolerates alkaline soils, but avoid poorly drained locations.

Regional note: This tree is not recommended for areas of the Midwest affected by Pine Wilt.

Shipping Information

Pots may be removed before shipping to help accommodate the tree during packing.

Free shipping is available to most locations. We cannot ship to Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, U.S. territories, or locations considered remote without an additional freight surcharge.

Additional shipping restrictions: We cannot ship to Michigan or Hawaii.

We monitor temperatures before shipping. If temperatures are above 89°F or below 20°F, we will hold your order until conditions improve.

Please enter your preferred shipping date in the Special Instructions to Seller box at checkout.

Plant Quality and Arrival

Every plant is inspected for quality before shipment. Please contact us upon arrival if you have any concerns about your plant's condition. We are happy to help.

Please message us before placing your order if you have questions.

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