Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
-
Waterer Scotch Pine
Habitat
Open Forest, Terrestrial
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Purple, Red, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Round
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes healthy skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
PINUS sylvestris
Common Name
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
Scotch pine, Scot pine
In Hindi
जामुन
स्कॉच पाइन
In German
Zwetschgen
Waldkiefer
In French
prune de Damas
Pin sylvestre
In Spanish
ciruela ciruela
Pinus sylvestris
In Greek
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
In Portuguese
damson ameixa
Pinheiro-da-escócia
In Polish
mirabelki
Sosna zwyczajna
In Latin
damson plum
Scott abiit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Damson and Scot Pine
Season and care of Damson and Scot Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Damson and Scot Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Damson season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Scot Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Damson and Scot Pine Physical Information
Damson and Scot Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Damson and Scot Pine are as follows:
Care of Damson and Scot Pine
Care of Damson and Scot Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Damson pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Damson needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scot Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.