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Pinus sylvestris
Plant

Pinus sylvestris

Scots Pine

Planted in 3 show gardens on GardensDB.

3
Gardens
4
Designers
0
Studios
How to grow it

Happiest in full sun on chalk, clay, loam or sand that is well-drained.

Size at maturity
Over 12 metres Max height
4–8 metres Max spread
20–50 years To maturity
Aspect
Aspect: North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing N E S W
Any aspect Happy facing any direction
Position
Full sun (suitable)
Partial shade (not suitable)
Full shade (not suitable)
Exposure
Sheltered (suitable)
Exposed (suitable)
Moisture
Well-drained
Soil
Chalk (suitable)
Clay (suitable)
Loam (suitable)
Sand (suitable)
Soil pH
Acid (suitable) Neutral (suitable) Alkaline (suitable)
Hardiness H7. Very hardy Very hardy (colder than -20°C)
H1a
H1b
H1c
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
Where it was planted

3 gardens

  • A sculptural garden features tall, undulating mounds in terracotta red and ochre orange, surrounding a metal dining table and chairs, with pine trees and sparse green plants.
    360° tour available
    The Project Giving Back Garden
    James Basson
  • A beautiful border garden featuring large boulders, dark grey slate chippings, dwarf conifers, and a mix of green foliage and small white, pink, and purple flowers.
    Bronze Medal
    Primavera
    Damien Michel
  • A small show garden with a large wooden spherical den, a curved timber bench, verdigris water tubs, and naturalistic planting.
    Silver Gilt Medal People's Choice Best Small Show Garden
    Down's Syndrome Scotland Garden
    Nick Burton, Duncan Hall
Who uses it

Designers & studios

The people and studios credited on the gardens above, and how many gardens they used this plant in.

Designers 4

Good company

Often planted with

Plants that share a plant list with Pinus sylvestris, ranked by how many gardens combine them.