Scotch Pine

Scotch pine, also known as Scots pine, is a fast-growing evergreen with blue-green needles, orange-brown bark, and a classic conical form when young. As it matures it develops a more open habit and distinctive character in the landscape. It tolerates a wide range of soil conditions as long as drainage is good, making it a practical option for screens, windbreaks, and larger naturalized plantings.

Scotch pine performs best in full sun and cooler climates, and works well anywhere a hardy evergreen is needed for privacy, structure, or year-round color.

Growing conditions

• Hardiness zone: 3-7
• Mature height: 30-60 feet
• Mature spread: 20-40 feet
• Growth rate: 1-2 feet per year
• Sun: Full sun
• Water: Medium
• Tolerates: Drought, poor soils, urban conditions