Scotch Pine or Pinus sylvestris is a popular coniferous tree that is native to Europe and Asia, ranging from the Atlantic coast to eastern Siberia and as far north as the Arctic Circle. This tree is versatile and hardy, thriving in a range of soils and growing conditions. Its bark is thick, scaly, and orange-red in color, and its needles are shorter and bluer than other pines. Scotch Pine is a major forestry tree, used for its pulp and sawn timber products. It also makes for a great ornamental tree, with its distinct, bare trunk topped with a rounded or flat-topped mass of foliage. This evergreen tree can reach up to 25 meters in height but is often much shorter, making it a perfect choice for gardens, parks, and even Christmas trees.