Native trees / Large trees / Scots pine
| Family name | Pine |
|---|---|
| Latin family name | Pinaceae |
| Type of tree | Evergreen, and native |
| Average height | 12-36m |
| Leaf size | 5-9cm long |
| Leaf colour | Dark green-grey |
| Leaf bursts | not available |
| Flower size | not available |
| Flower colour | not available |
| Flower bursts | Spring |
| Fruit size | not available |
| Fruit colour | Green maturing to brown |
| Fruit bursts | Early autumn |
| Soil type/enviromental conditions | Thrives on mineral soil and sand low in nutrients. Grows well on almost any other soil type except chalk. |
| Tree lore and folklore | The Scots pine is one of the most attractive of trees; in fact, Wordsworth extolled its virtues, especially in winter or moonlight. In Scotland, it has a history of spiritual significance which can be traced back to Celtic and Pictish times. In England, Scots pines were planted around farmsteads as windbreaks, whilst clusters of pines situated along the old droveways provided a means of navigation in inclement weather. |
