Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Europe, Russia
Types
Waterer Scotch Pine
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-11
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
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red, Tan
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Greyish Brown
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
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
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Skin Problems
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Twigs
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 for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS sylvestris
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Scotch pine, Scot pine
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
स्कॉच पाइन
Blackwort
In German
Waldkiefer
Blackwort
In French
Pin sylvestre
Blackwort
In Spanish
Pinus sylvestris
Blackwort
In Greek
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Pinheiro-da-escócia
Blackwort
In Polish
Sosna zwyczajna
Blackwort
In Latin
Scott abiit
Blackwort
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Scot Pine and Comfrey
Season and care of Scot Pine and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Scot Pine and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scot Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Scot Pine and Comfrey Physical Information
Scot Pine and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Scot Pine and Comfrey are as follows:
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Scot Pine and Comfrey
Care of Scot Pine and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Scot Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.