Pinus sylvestris - 5 Seeds - Scots Pine, Red Fir Tree or Shrub - Combined Shipping

Pinus sylvestris Seeds

Scots Pine, Common Pine, Red Fir

Pinus sylvestris commonly known as Scots Pine, Common Pine or Red Fir is one of the most important tree species in Europe both economically and ecologically. Its range covers all of Eurasia and stretches from the Arctic Circle in the north to the south of Turkey and from the West of Europe to Asia in the East. There are also isolated natural populations in Scotland and the Pyrenees. The Scots pine belongs to the 2 needle pines. The pairs of needles remain on the tree for 3-4 years and reach a length of 2.5 cm in bonsai specimens and 7 cm in trees. Their colour ranges from yellow/green to blue/green depending on location. Scots Pine trees are tall growing and can reach 35m or even 40m if growing in good locations. The bark has a characteristic reddish- brown colour which is also known as mirroring bark, as it sometimes reflects sunlight. Pine trees can reach an age of 800 to 1000 years. The wood which is rich in resin has a warm yellow to light red colouring. It is an excellent and much prized construction timber for use in both interior and exterior construction (windows, doors, floorboards, furniture construction). Pine wood has minimal warping and is very durable. Extracts from pine needles are traditionally used in medicines for colds and the treatment of aching muscles. Sauna fragrances bath or massage oils. The trunks of larger tree can be tapped for resin secreted resin which can be used in varnish, glue, pharmaceutical and cosmetic articles. It is one of Britain’s few native conifer species; a tough and adaptable tree capable of steady growth on many different soil types and climatic zones. It thrives on mineral soil and sand low in nutrients and grows well on almost any soil type except chalk. Natural regeneration occurs freely in suitable conditions on sandy soils with an absence of grazing pressure. Scots Pine also makes an ideal candidate for creating a bonsai specimen and for Christmas tree growing. It is a very easy tree to germinate and grow making it an ideal species for inexperienced growers.