Pinus sylvestris Spain, Burgos - Conifer - Scotch Pine, Scots Pine Page

Pinus sylvestris, commonly known as the Scotch Pine or Scots Pine, is a majestic evergreen coniferous tree that is native to northern Europe. It is an important tree species in forestry, with its wood being used for pulp and sawn timber products. This highly adaptable tree is found from sea level to 2,600 m altitude, making it an ideal species for a wide range of soil types. With a lifespan of up to 300 years, it can grow up to 25 meters tall, with a straight trunk and a rounded or flat-topped mass of foliage. Its needles are blue-green, 2.5-5 cm long, and its bark is thick, scaly dark grey-brown on the lower trunk, and thin, flaky and orange on the upper trunk and branches. The seed cones are red at pollination and are 3-7.5 cm in length. The Scots Pine is easy to identify due to its combination of fairly short, blue-green needles, and orange-red bark. It is an ideal choice for Christmas trees, and more information can be found on the USDA website.