Looking for a hardy and versatile tree to add to your garden or forestry? Consider the Pinus sylvestris, also known as the Scots Pine or Scotch Pine. Native to Europe and Asia, this evergreen conifer can grow up to 75 ft in height, with some exceptional trees reaching up to 150 ft in Estonia. It has a conical to columnar shape and a thick, flaky orange-red bark when young, which becomes scaly and gray-brown in maturity. The needles are short (2-3 cm long), twisted, and blue-green in color. They are arranged in pairs on short shoots. The cones are cylindrical, 3-5 cm long, and light brown in color. They mature in one year. Whether you are looking for a Christmas tree, a source of timber, or an ornamental addition to your landscape, the Scots Pine is a great choice.