Lodgepole Pine vs Scots Pine (Scotch Pine) - TreeTime.ca

Lodgepole Pine vs Scots Pine (Scotch Pine)

Pinus sylvestris

Pinus contorta var. latifolia

Scots Pine (Scotch Pine)
Lodgepole Pine

Scots Pine is a hardy, adaptable evergreen. This large tree has an oval crown and distinctively orange bark when mature. Scots Pine prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil.

It is the most common pine tree used in shelterbelts and windbreaks. Scots Pine is also occasionally used as a Christmas tree variety.

Lodgepole pine is well suited to western Canada's climate and growing conditions. This native pine noted for its rapid growth among evergreen. And as one of Canada's hardiest conifers, it can tolerate cold, shade, drought, and poor soil conditions.

Scots Pine (Scotch Pine) Quick Facts

Lodgepole Pine Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 1a
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: very long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no

In row spacing: 3 - 4 m (10 - 12 ft)

In row spacing: 3 - 4 m (10 - 12 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: AB, BC, SK, YT, NT
Other Names: scotch pine, scotts pine