Pinus sylvestris Seeds | Bonsai Tree Scots Pine Scotch Pine
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LATIN NAME: Pinus sylvestris
COMMON NAME: Scots Pine
Plant Profile
Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) is a tall, evergreen conifer in the family Pinaceae. It grows steadily into tall, irregular crown, and it stands cold, wind and poor, sandy soil well. It likes sun, and light, well-drained ground. Pollinating insects take to the flowers at once, adding a little wildlife interest to its garden value. In combination, these characteristics make a persuasive case for growing it.
Science & Biotechnology
Pinus sylvestris sits in Pinaceae, a group that keeps botanists, horticulturists and plant breeders busy with questions of classification, adaptation and ornamental potential. Work looks at way flaking bark garnets upper trunk, resin value, and seed biology. Contemporary seed practice means a grower can raise it confidently with standard techniques.
Uses & Benefits
Scots Pine works well in borders, containers and dedicated beds. In open, sandy ground, the Scots pine garnets skyline with tall, clear crown. Orange bark lights upper trunk, timber serves building, poles and resin for generations, and tree makes fine specimen and the windbreak. It grows well in light, well-drained, sunny ground. Given the right start, it carries on with minimal intervention.
Pines are a materia medica of their own: vitamin-C-rich needle teas saved explorers from scurvy, pine pollen is a tonic food in China, bark proanthocyanidins are studied for circulation, and resin gave turpentine, rosin and naval stores to history.
Growing from Seed
Sow fresh seed of Scots Pine under ordinary good conditions. Sow thinly on the surface of a loose, well-drained seed compost, cover lightly, water in gently and keep the tray in a sunny spot with even moisture. Shift the seedlings into small pots as soon as they can be handled, and give them bright light until planting-out time.
Our Take
Scots Pine has real presence in the garden without demanding much in return. Sun, free drainage and a patient first year are all it really requires.
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