Native trees / Large trees / Scots pine
Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris)
The Caledonian Pine Forest, in the Highlands of Scotland, is the only true native pine forest in Britain and the Scots pine is the dominant tree. It is a hardy tree and is also found across northern Europe and Asia
| Latin name | Pinus sylvestris |
|---|---|
| Family name | Pine |
| Latin family name | Pinaceae |
| What type of tree is it? | Evergreen Conifer |
| Average height | 12-36m |
| Preferred soil type or environmental conditions? | Thrives on mineral soil and sand low in nutrients. Grows well on almost any other soil type except chalk |
| Tree lore and folklore | Despite its long history and use by people there is little folklore attached to the Scots pine. Some writers such as Wordsworth described it as one of the most attractive trees and there is some history of spiritual significance which can be traced back to Celtic times |
You will receive a cell grown sapling, ranging from 20cm-40cm in height
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