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Pinus sylvestris 'Saxatilis'

Family Pinaceae
Plant Type conifer
Zone USDA:   3a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level
Height 1.5 - 2.4 m (5 - 8 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description This plant is rounded in form and has showy, matte, medium textured and evergreen foliage that is medium green and greyish aquamarine in colour. The bark is showy and scaly in texture. Pinus sylvestris 'Saxatilis' (Scotch pine) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border, foundation and specimen.