Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Waterer Scotch Pine
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Habitat
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Red, Tan
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Greyish Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in spring
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
Mild Allergen
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
Showy Purposes
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
Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
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
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PINUS sylvestris
CORNUS mas
Common Name
Scotch pine, Scot pine
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
In Hindi
स्कॉच पाइन
cornelian चेरी
In German
Waldkiefer
Kornelkirsche
In French
Pin sylvestre
cornouiller
In Spanish
Pinus sylvestris
cereza de cornalina
In Greek
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
κορνεόλη κεράσι
In Portuguese
Pinheiro-da-escócia
cereja de cornalina
In Polish
Sosna zwyczajna
Krwawnik Cherry
In Latin
Scott abiit
Krwawnik Cherry
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Scot Pine and Cornelian Cherry
Season and care of Scot Pine and Cornelian Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Scot Pine and Cornelian Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scot Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cornelian Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand and for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Scot Pine and Cornelian Cherry Physical Information
Scot Pine and Cornelian Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Scot Pine and Cornelian Cherry are as follows:
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
- Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Scot Pine and Cornelian Cherry
Care of Scot Pine and Cornelian Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Scot Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.