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

Scots Pine (Scotch Pine) vs Limber Pine

Pinus sylvestris

Pinus flexilis

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Scots Pine (Scotch Pine)
Limber 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.

Limber Pine is hardy, long-lived tree found specifically in sub-alpine areas of North America.

This slow-growing evergreen will attract birds and squirrels to your property. Limber Pine will be a beautiful ornamental tree for your yard.

Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Limber Pine seeds at SeedTime.ca.

Scots Pine (Scotch Pine) Quick Facts

Limber Pine Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: green
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none

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

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: scotch pine, scotts pine
Other Names: rocky mountain white pine, southwest white pine