YELLOWSTONE ARBORETUM
" Stewards of the Natural Environment "
Billings, Montana @ ZooMontana
Arctic Scotch Pine
Catalogue A# 0098-005 H26
GPS 45D 43' 57" N / 108D 37' 17" W
Pinus sylvestris 'Arctic'
Family; Pinaceae
Origin: Unknown
Common name: Scotch Pine Arctic Strain
Location: Service road behind amphitheater
Number in accession: 10
Curator's note: Turns yellow during early cold months then re-greens in February-Pruned in Fall 2018
This 29 inch Scotch pine provides overall benefits of: $83 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 mammal
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.
