Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Waterer Scotch Pine
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
Alpine Meadows, Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Slopes, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
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
1 - 7,15 - 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Purple, Red, Tan
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Greyish Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
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
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Late Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate 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
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
Not Available
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
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
Promotes healthy skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Not Available
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
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
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS sylvestris
Pinus balfouriana
Common Name
Scotch pine, Scot pine
Foxtail pine
In Hindi
स्कॉच पाइन
foxtail pine
In German
Waldkiefer
foxtail Kiefer
In French
Pin sylvestre
sétaire pin
In Spanish
Pinus sylvestris
pino de cola de zorra
In Greek
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
αλωπέκουρου πεύκο
In Portuguese
Pinheiro-da-escócia
pinho foxtail
In Polish
Sosna zwyczajna
włośnica sosny
In Latin
Scott abiit
panicum pinus
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Scot Pine and Foxtail pine
Season and care of Scot Pine and Foxtail pine is important to know. While considering everything about Scot Pine and Foxtail pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scot Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Foxtail pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand and for Foxtail pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Foxtail pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Scot Pine and Foxtail pine Physical Information
Scot Pine and Foxtail pine physical information is very important for comparison. Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Foxtail pine height is 1,000.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Scot Pine and Foxtail pine are as follows:
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Foxtail pine flower color: Not Available
- Foxtail pine leaf color: Green
Care of Scot Pine and Foxtail pine
Care of Scot Pine and Foxtail pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Foxtail pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Scot Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.