The Scotch Pine tree, Pinus Sylvestris, is a conifer
that is a native of Europe and is widely used as a
Christmas Tree. It is a fast growing, irregularly
shaped tree. The evergreen foliage consists of
short, twisted needles, which are bluish-green and
often change to yellow-green in winter. It is a very
winter hardy tree and is well suited throughout the
Great Plains and Southern Canada.
It can reach a height of six feet in six years
with good care. When used in windbreaks, it should
be placed in east or south inside rows and works
best in partial shade to full sun. Older trees have
orange-colored bark in the crown. It is a hardy tree
that grows rapidly for a pine tree.
