Pinus sylvestris - Full Standard (180-200cm clear stem)

Pinus sylvestris, commonly known as the Scots Pine, is a highly valued evergreen conifer tree that combines both ornamental beauty and strong structural qualities. Well suited to larger gardens, estates, and landscape planting schemes, Pinus sylvestris provides a striking upright form and year-round foliage, helping to create natural screening or a bold architectural focal point. These trees can be grown as clear stem standards or natural specimens and develop a broad, open canopy with attractive blue-green needles. In addition to its impressive presence in the landscape, Pinus sylvestris is renowned for its distinctive orange-brown bark, which becomes increasingly decorative with age, making it both elegant and characterful. The tree’s steady growth and evergreen habit bring lasting structure, colour, and texture to boundaries, parkland settings, or woodland-style gardens. Pinus sylvestris thrives in well-drained soils and suits a wide range of garden styles from formal landscapes to naturalistic planting schemes. 

Product details

• Evergreen with blue-green needles borne in pairs

• Attractive orange-brown bark and strong upright habit

• 180-200cm clear stem/trunk height

Growing conditions

• Hardiness: Down to approximately -30 °C once established

• Prefers well-drained soil, adaptable to loam, sand, chalk, and lighter clay soils

• Full sun is ideal for best growth and foliage colour

• Tolerates exposed positions and coastal conditions once established

• Best in south, west, or east-facing aspects with good light levels

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