Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
A. campestre var. campestre - downy fruit
A. campestre var. leiocarpum (Opiz) Wallr. (syn. A. campestre subsp. leiocarpum) - hairless fruit
Waterer Scotch Pine
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Green, Light Yellow
Purple, Red, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Light Green, Tan
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Sore Eyes
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER campestre
PINUS sylvestris
Common Name
Field Maple, Hedge Maple
Scotch pine, Scot pine
In Hindi
फील्ड मेपल
स्कॉच पाइन
In German
Feld-Ahorn
Waldkiefer
In French
Maple terrain
Pin sylvestre
In Spanish
arce de campo
Pinus sylvestris
In Greek
Το πεδίο Maple
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
In Portuguese
bordo de campo
Pinheiro-da-escócia
In Polish
Klon polny
Sosna zwyczajna
In Latin
Field Maple
Scott abiit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Field Maple and Scot Pine
Season and care of Field Maple and Scot Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Field Maple and Scot Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Field Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Scot Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Field Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Field Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Field Maple and Scot Pine Physical Information
Field Maple and Scot Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Field Maple height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Field Maple and Scot Pine are as follows:
Field Maple flower color: Green and Light Yellow
Field Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
- Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Field Maple and Scot Pine
Care of Field Maple and Scot Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Field Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Field Maple 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.