Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Waterer Scotch Pine
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Rocky areas, Rocky Ridges
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Non Flowering Plant
Purple, Red, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
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, Apply N-P-K, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Armillaria mellea, Brown Rot, Red blotch, Tar spot
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Sawfly
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
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
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS banksiana
PINUS sylvestris
Common Name
grey pine
scrub pine
Scotch pine, Scot pine
In Hindi
जैक पाइन
स्कॉच पाइन
In German
Jack Kiefer
Waldkiefer
In French
pin gris
Pin sylvestre
In Spanish
jack pine
Pinus sylvestris
In Greek
υποδοχή πεύκο
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
In Portuguese
jack pine
Pinheiro-da-escócia
In Polish
sosna Banksa
Sosna zwyczajna
In Latin
pinus
Scott abiit
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Pineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Pinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jack Pine and Scot Pine
Season and care of Jack Pine and Scot Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Jack Pine and Scot Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jack Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scot Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jack Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jack Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Jack Pine and Scot Pine Physical Information
Jack Pine and Scot Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Jack Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Jack Pine and Scot Pine are as follows:
Jack Pine flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Jack Pine leaf color: Not Available
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
- Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Jack Pine and Scot Pine
Care of Jack Pine and Scot Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jack Pine 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 Jack Pine 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.