Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
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Types
Waterer Scotch Pine
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red, Tan
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Greyish Brown
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Pink
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
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
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
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
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
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
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
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Skin Problems
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
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
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PINUS sylvestris
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Scotch pine, Scot pine
Plum
In German
Waldkiefer
Pflaume
In French
Pin sylvestre
prune
In Spanish
Pinus sylvestris
ciruela
In Greek
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Pinheiro-da-escócia
ameixa
In Polish
Sosna zwyczajna
Śliwka
In Latin
Scott abiit
Plum
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Scot Pine and Plum
Season and care of Scot Pine and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Scot Pine and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scot Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Plum is Acidic.
Scot Pine and Plum Physical Information
Scot Pine and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Scot Pine and Plum are as follows:
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Scot Pine and Plum
Care of Scot Pine and Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.