code: 5051
Very narrow habit. Blue green foliage. Excellent for use in a formal garden situation.
Hardy to -30°F
Maximum Elevation: 6,500 Feet
Ornamental Features
Columnar Scots Pine has green foliage. The needles remain green throughout the winter. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant. The shaggy orange bark is extremely showy and adds significant winter interest.
Landscape Attributes
Columnar Scots Pine is an evergreen tree with a strong central leader and a narrowly upright and columnar growth habit. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.
This is a relatively low maintenance tree. When pruning is necessary, it is recommended to only trim back the new growth of the current season, other than to remove any dieback. Deer don’t particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Columnar Scots Pine is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- Vertical Accent
Planting & Growing
Columnar Scots Pine will grow to be about 20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 80 years or more.
This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for xeriscaping or the moisture-conserving landscape. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
Information:
Mature Size (generic) : TREE (20-30′ Tall) • Narrow or Columnar
USDA Hardiness Zone : 4, 5, 6, 7
Water Needs : Moderate
Light Needs : Filtered Sun, Partial Sun, Full Sun
Growth Rate : Moderate
Mature Height : 25-30 ft.
Mature Width : 6-8 ft.
Name : Columnar Scotch Pine