Scotch Pine
Pinus sylvestris · Conifer
Scotch Pine is a conifer, hardy in USDA zones 3-7, that matures to about 30–60 ft × 30–40 ft. It does best in full sun with low water needs. It stands up well to drought.
- USDA zones
- 3-7
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Low
- Mature size
- 30–60 ft × 30–40 ft
- Tough against
- Drought
- Native to
- Europe & Asia
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