YELLOWSTONE ARBORETUM
" Stewards of the Natural Environment "
Billings, Montana @ ZooMontana
Winter Interest
Scotch Pine - Columnar
Catalogue A# 0093-002 SG16
GPS 45D 43' 56" N / 108D 37' 17" W
Pinus sylvestris f. fastigata
Family: Pinaceae
Common name: Columnar Scotch Pine
Origin: Eurasia
Location: Sensory Garden-Bed 17A-north of waterfall
Note: Original garden planting - still growing strong
This 26 inch Scotch pine provides overall benefits of: $89 every year.
Tree or Plant Type: Tree
Foliage: Evergreen (foliage year-round)
Native Locale: Non-native
Size Range: Large tree (more than 40 feet), Medium tree (25-40 feet)
Mature Height: 30-60 feet
Mature Width: 30-40 feet
Light Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)
Hardiness Zones: Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5 , Zone 6, Zone 7
Soil Preference: Acid soil, Moist, well-drained soil
Acid Soils: Tolerant
Alkaline Soils: Moderately Tolerant
Salt Spray: Tolerant
Soil Salt: Intolerant
Drought Conditions: Moderately Tolerant
Poor Drainage: Intolerant
Ornamental Interest: Attractive bark
Season of Interest: Early winter, Mid winter, Late winter, Early spring, Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall, Late fall
Flower Color & Fragrance: Inconspicuous
Shape or Form: Broad, Irregular, Pyramidal
Growth Rate: Moderate
Transplants Well: Yes
Wildlife: Birds, Butterflies, Moths, Small mammals
CRITIQUE
Due to susceptibility to many diseases and pests, Scots pines are not recommended for planting anywhere in this region and usually require removal and/or replacement. Scots pine, also called Scotch pine, is an introduced species from Europe and Asia. Mature trees have an open spreading habit with distinguishing orange, scaly bark.
