Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Waterer Scotch Pine
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-9
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Red, Tan
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Greyish Brown
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
-
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, 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
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
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
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS sylvestris
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Scotch pine, Scot pine
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
स्कॉच पाइन
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Waldkiefer
Red Maple Tree
In French
Pin sylvestre
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Pinus sylvestris
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Pinheiro-da-escócia
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Sosna zwyczajna
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Scott abiit
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Scot Pine and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Scot Pine and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Scot Pine and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scot Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Scot Pine and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Scot Pine and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Scot Pine and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Scot Pine and Red Maple Tree
Care of Scot Pine and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Red Maple Tree pruning is done 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 Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.