That is what makes a Scots pine worth striving for
- undemanding conifer
- beautiful reddish bark
- Scent of pine needles
- optimal shade provider
- Seeds can be boiled to make a tea
- branches cut back serve as firewood
- Habitat of many insects and birds (especially the great spotted woodpecker)
Demands on the location
The Scots pine name is quite misleading. Although it covers most of Germany's forest areas with the largest proportion of all conifers, the pine spreads best when it is alone. Under these conditions, your crown will be more lush and it will grow straighter.
When choosing a location, be aware that strong winds will cause the trunk to curve. Your jaw threatens to grow into a wind escape. Otherwise the Scots pine is very undemanding. A true survivor who can cope with long periods of drought.
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Tips
Under good conditions, the Scots pine forms a wide, pronounced crown. It is a wonderful source of shade for small plants.
Note root formation
Scots pines are extremely stable. They form a root system that extends up to 8 meters deep into the earth and can take on elongated dimensions of 16 meters. Keep this in mind when choosing a location. Keep enough distance to paved garden corners and to the neighboring property.
The sulfur rain
Scots pines produce large amounts of pollen. After flowering in May, the so-called sulfur rain occurs. You are certainly familiar with the phenomenon that yellowish silt forms, especially in puddles under the conifers. You should expect this phenomenon if you keep a Scots pine in the garden.
