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

Lodgepole Pine vs Scots Pine (Scotch Pine)

Pinus contorta var. latifolia

Pinus sylvestris

Lodgepole Pine
Scots Pine (Scotch Pine)

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 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 Quick Facts

Scots Pine (Scotch Pine) Quick Facts

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Lowest Price: $4.29 - SAVE UP TO 28%
Zone: 1a
Zone: 2a
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: very long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none

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)


Other Names: scotch pine, scotts pine