Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Waterer Scotch Pine
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Habitat
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
Open Forest, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
-9999
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red, Tan
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Greyish Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
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Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
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Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
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
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
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 As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
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Botanical Name
PINUS sylvestris
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
Common Name
Scotch pine, Scot pine
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
In Hindi
स्कॉच पाइन
जामुन
In German
Waldkiefer
Zwetschgen
In French
Pin sylvestre
prune de Damas
In Spanish
Pinus sylvestris
ciruela ciruela
In Greek
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Pinheiro-da-escócia
damson ameixa
In Polish
Sosna zwyczajna
mirabelki
In Latin
Scott abiit
damson plum
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Scot Pine and Damson
Season and care of Scot Pine and Damson is important to know. While considering everything about Scot Pine and Damson Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scot Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Damson season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand and for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Scot Pine and Damson Physical Information
Scot Pine and Damson physical information is very important for comparison. Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Scot Pine and Damson are as follows:
Care of Scot Pine and Damson
Care of Scot Pine and Damson include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Damson pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Scot Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Damson needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.