Scots Pine
Pinus sylvestris
Bare root stock not available until November 2025 but you can Pre Order to secure your stock now
Scots Pine (pinus sylvestris) are a quick growing evergreen conifer widely used in parks and gardens. It can be planted as a specimen or as a group and can be grown on most soils. It is the most widely distributed conifer in the world and still occurs naturally in Scotland.
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Full Description
Conspicuous cones may fall or remain on the tree for years, the needles blue-green. The upper trunk and branches orange-brown, developing a picturesque , irregular outline with maturity.
The wood has been an important part of the timber industry since 1600’s as it’s uses range from telegraph poles to furniture. The timber of Scots pine is particularly high quality when trees are large or slow grown. It’s called Baltic redwood or red (or yellow) deal. Scots pine is easy to grow on a whole range of sites, but in the south it is less productive than the Corsican pine.
The last native Scots Pine (pinus sylvestris) in England were cut down around 1670. Some Welsh specimens may be direct descendants of wild trees though.
PRUNING is not necessary – the odd distorted branch or damaged branch can be pruned out but this is best done during their dormancy period October-March.
Delivery
Within 24 hours of placing your order, we will contact you to confirm an exact delivery date. Most orders are delivered within 5 working days. Your plants will be freshly lifted and packaged the day before dispatch to ensure they arrive in the best possible condition.
If you have a preferred delivery date please use the comments box and we will try our best to accommodate this (not available at weekends).
Although items can remain in their packaging for 7–10 days if kept frost-free, we recommend planting bareroot trees as soon as possible after delivery.
We use a courier service, and a signature is required on delivery unless you specify a safe place in the comments box when placing your order.
Small Orders (UK Mainland Only)
Orders of 1–15 plants in size 40/60cm can often be sent via Royal Mail for £8.00.
Please note: Your basket will initially show a delivery charge of £15.00 + VAT, but if you request Royal Mail delivery in the comments box, we will adjust the payment for you once we receive the order.
England and Wales Standard Delivery Charges
- Orders up to £75 – £15 + VAT
- £76 – £200 – £22 + VAT
- £201 – £300 – £30 + VAT
- £301 – £500 – £40 + VAT
- £501 – £1000 – £45 + VAT
- Over £1000 – £50 + VAT
Mainland Scotland Standard Delivery Charges
- Orders up to £75.99 – £20 + VAT
- £76 – £150.99 – £28.40 + VAT
- £151 – £300.99 – £38 + VAT
- £301 – £500.99 – £50 + VAT
- £501 – £1000.99 – £56 + VAT
- Over £1001 – £62 + VAT
Click and Collect
Click and collect available free of charge from: Tree Shop Ltd., Harts Barn, Monmouth Road, Longhope, GL17 0QD, UK