Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Waterer Scotch Pine
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Habitat
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Red, Tan
Brown, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Greyish Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
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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
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Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Bark
Other Uses
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 in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PINUS sylvestris
PINUS halepensis
Common Name
Scotch pine, Scot pine
Aleppo Pine
In Hindi
स्कॉच पाइन
हैलाब पाइन
In German
Waldkiefer
Aleppo-Kiefern
In French
Pin sylvestre
pin d'Alep
In Spanish
Pinus sylvestris
Pino carrasco
In Greek
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
χαλεπίου πεύκης
In Portuguese
Pinheiro-da-escócia
Aleppo Pine
In Polish
Sosna zwyczajna
sosny Aleppo
In Latin
Scott abiit
triumphabit Pine
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Scolytinae
Season and Care of Scot Pine and Aleppo Pine
Season and care of Scot Pine and Aleppo Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Scot Pine and Aleppo Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scot Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aleppo Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand and for Aleppo Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Aleppo Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Scot Pine and Aleppo Pine Physical Information
Scot Pine and Aleppo Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Aleppo Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Scot Pine and Aleppo Pine are as follows:
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Aleppo Pine flower color: Brown and Tan
- Aleppo Pine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Scot Pine and Aleppo Pine
Care of Scot Pine and Aleppo Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Aleppo Pine pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Prune to control growth. In summer Scot Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aleppo Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.