Scots Pine (Scotch Pine) vs Ironwood Tree - TreeTime.ca

Scots Pine (Scotch Pine) vs Ironwood Tree

Ostrya virginiana

Pinus sylvestris

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Ironwood Tree
Scots Pine (Scotch Pine)

Ironwood Tree is one of the strongest and most resilient trees you will find in North America. In fact, it has the hardest and most dense wood of any North American tree. Prized for its oval shaped canopy and showy winter trunk, this striking shade tree will make a beautiful addition to any yard. Make sure you do not plant near roads as it is highly salt sensitive.

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.

Ironwood Tree Quick Facts

Scots Pine (Scotch Pine) Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Light: any
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


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


In row spacing: 3 - 4 m (10 - 12 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB, PE
Other Names: scotch pine, scotts pine