top of page

🎉 Wrap Up the Season with Big Savings! Spend £100, Save 10% | Spend £250, Save 20% | Spend £500, Save 30%! 🛍️ Don’t miss out—sale ends January 15th! 🎊

Pinus sylvestris, also known as Scots Pine, is one of the only three conifers native to the UK. It is used primarily for shelter belts and screens, however, it also makes a stunning ornamental tree.

 

Description 
A tall native evergreen conifer, the Scots Pine thrives in heathland and is planted for its timber. Mature trees can grow to heights of 35m and live for up to 700 years. A conical shape when young, mature trees are much more open with a distinctive long trunk and flat top. it has been proposed as the national tree for Scotland, where it grows naturally in pinewoods known locally as Caledonian forests, supporting a unique selection of wildlife. 

Planting Position 
Suitable for most locations and soil types. Can handle exposed sites and is very hardy. Best grown in fertile, well-drained soil in full sunlight. 

Size 
Growth Rate: Medium 
Final Size: 30-35m 
Final Spread: Wider than 8m 

Foliage and Flowers 
Twisted needle-like leaves are grey/green in colour and grow in pairs. Male and female flowers are on the same tree, the male ones are found in clusters at the base of shoots, and the females are small purple-red beads that form on the tips of young shoots. After wind pollination, the female flowers turn green and form cones, which mature the following season. 

Plant Interest 
Scots Pine is attractive to wildlife, providing shelter for many insects, which in turn are a food source for many species of birds. It also allows birds roosting cover for the winter. The broad canopy provides shade to some rare and special plants in the Caledonian Forests, such as Twinflower (Linnaea borealis) and Creeping Ladies Orchid (Goodyera repens). 

Uses
The wood is used for pulp, furniture, chipboard, pit props and telegraph poles. Commercial forestry plantation rotations vary between 50 and 120 years, with longer rotations in the northeast where growth is slower.

Pinus sylvestris (25 Pack) | Scots Pine

PriceFrom £50.95
    • Fruits: Unremarkable

    • Foliage: Long needles, bluish green

    • Mature Height & Spread: A tall and majestic tree growing up to 30m when fully mature

    • Soil Preference: Thrives in well-drained, dry to slightly acidic soil

    • Plant Interest: Can withstand wind and salt air, provides food for birds

No Reviews YetShare your thoughts. Be the first to leave a review.

You might also like

Untitled design.jpg

WE'LL DELIVER TO YOU

We work hard to pack our plants carefully so they arrive safely with you. If you’re not happy within 30 days, let us know, and we will sort it out. 

FAMILY BUSINESS

We’re a friendly family business in East Devon, and we love to help people find what they need. It’s often about finding the right solution to a problem and providing something beautiful. 

GROWN & SOURCED

We grow a lot of stock here in Devon, and what we don't have, we work with brilliant and knowledgeable partners to provide you with a fantastic range.

IMG_2395.jpg

About us

We love trees for their positive impact on the environment and their vital role in supporting wildlife. Trees improve air quality, store carbon, prevent flooding, and make beautiful natural screens. They also make excellent eco-friendly gifts.


At Bowhayes Trees, we’ve been growing trees for over 30 years and manage a cider orchard producing apples for local cider makers. Visit us in Devon to explore our nursery, or browse our curated collections online. Our expert team is always available to offer personalised advice on finding the perfect plant for your needs.

Proud suppliers to...

4.jpg
2.jpg
3.jpg
1.jpg
5.jpg

Jonathan Wheeler

“The trees I ordered arrived perfectly packed and in perfect condition, precisely on time and of a good size as described. Their customer service and the quality of their plants are the best I have encountered via the Internet. Many thanks!"
bottom of page