Pinus sylvestris 'Blue Pearl' - 30-40 CM C15

Description
The Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) is a large tree that grows in an umbrella shape and usually reaches a height of around 25 metres and a width of around 8 metres. Its needle-shaped, twisted leaves are blue-grey in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost. It prefers a sunny location. The Scots pine makes no special demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* heat tolerant, drought resistant, resistant to urban climates, wind resistant, late frost tolerant, flood tolerant, cannot be built over

Bark
Red-brown, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe to East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Scots pine has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Umbrella-shaped.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Fruit
The brown cones of Pinus sylvestris are small and cone-shaped.

Use
Solitary, topiary, park

Root
Pinus sylvestris is a taproot.