Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sylvestris
ID:
482314

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1784

Citation Micro:
Fl. Jap. 274. (1784)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481646

Common Names

  • Scots Pine
  • Scots Pine
  • Scots White Pine

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Description

Pinus sylvestris (also called Scots pine, among many other common names) is a species of pine native to Europe and Asia. It is an evergreen coniferous tree growing to 20–35 m tall, with a trunk up to 1.5 m diameter. It is found in open forests, on hillsides, and in ravines, at altitudes of 1,000–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Pinus sylvestris is used for timber production, fuelwood, and as an ornamental tree. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pinus sylvestris has small yellow-green flowers, small cones and small seeds. The seedlings are small and thin with short needles.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinus sylvestris is a medium-sized evergreen tree that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types but prefers a slightly acidic soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be collected in the fall and stored in a cool, dry place until planting in the spring. Seedlings should be planted in a sunny location and watered regularly until established.

Where to Find Pinus sylvestris

Pinus sylvestris is native to Europe and is found in the mountainous areas of France, Spain, and Portugal.

Pinus sylvestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinus sylvestris?

Pinus sylvestris

What is the common name of Pinus sylvestris?

Scots Pine

Where is Pinus sylvestris native to?

Northern Europe

Species in the Pinus genus

Pinus kesiya, Pinus latteri, Pinus koraiensis, Pinus krempfii, Pinus lambertiana, Pinus jeffreyi, Pinus jaliscana, Pinus lawsonii, Pinus luchuensis, Pinus lumholtzii, Pinus luzmariae, Pinus longaeva, Pinus leiophylla, Pinus litvinovii, Pinus densata, Pinus densithunbergii, Pinus densiflora, Pinus cubensis, Pinus culminicola, Pinus dalatensis, Pinus douglasiana, Pinus echinata, Pinus edulis, Pinus durangensis, Pinus devoniana, Pinus contorta, Pinus coulteri, Pinus clausa, Pinus halepensis, Pinus hartwegii, Pinus greggii, Pinus hakkodensis, Pinus heldreichii, Pinus hwangshanensis, Pinus henryi, Pinus herrerae, Pinus fenzeliana, Pinus elliottii, Pinus engelmannii, Pinus gerardiana, Pinus glabra, Pinus flexilis, Pinus serotina, Pinus rzedowskii, Pinus sabiniana, Pinus strobiformis, Pinus squamata, Pinus sibirica, Pinus strobus, Pinus roxburghii,

Species in the Pinaceae family

Abies alba, Abies amabilis, Abies balsamea, Abies beshanzuensis, Abies borisii-regis, Abies bracteata, Abies cephalonica, Abies chensiensis, Abies cilicica, Abies concolor, Abies delavayi, Abies densa, Abies durangensis, Abies fabri, Abies fanjingshanensis, Abies fargesii, Abies firma, Abies flinckii, Abies forrestii, Abies fraseri, Abies grandis, Abies guatemalensis, Abies hickelii, Abies hidalgensis, Abies holophylla, Abies homolepis, Abies kawakamii, Abies koreana, Abies lasiocarpa, Abies magnifica, Abies mariesii, Abies nebrodensis, Abies nephrolepis, Abies nordmanniana, Abies numidica, Abies pindrow, Abies pinsapo, Abies procera, Abies recurvata, Abies religiosa, Abies sachalinensis, Abies sibirica, Abies spectabilis, Abies squamata, Abies veitchii, Abies vejarii, Abies yuanbaoshanensis, Abies ziyuanensis, Abies jaliscana, Abies phanerolepis,