Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Coniferous Tree
Waterer Scotch Pine
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Purple, Red, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Littleleaf disease
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
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
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
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes healthy skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Wood
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
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
Botanical Name
PINUS echinata
PINUS sylvestris
Common Name
Shortleaf Pine
Scotch pine, Scot pine
In Hindi
Shortleaf Pine
स्कॉच पाइन
In German
Shortleaf Pine
Waldkiefer
In French
Shortleaf Pine
Pin sylvestre
In Spanish
Shortleaf pino
Pinus sylvestris
In Greek
Shortleaf Pine
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
In Portuguese
Shortleaf Pine
Pinheiro-da-escócia
In Polish
Shortleaf Pine
Sosna zwyczajna
In Latin
Pinus Shortleaf
Scott abiit
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Shortleaf Pine and Scot Pine
Season and care of Shortleaf Pine and Scot Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Shortleaf Pine and Scot Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scot Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand and for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Shortleaf Pine and Scot Pine Physical Information
Shortleaf Pine and Scot Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Shortleaf Pine and Scot Pine are as follows:
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
- Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Scot Pine
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Scot Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shortleaf Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scot Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.