Pinus sylvestris ~ Scotch Pine Size:3 GALLON The bell-like pale lavender flowers

The bell-like pale lavender flowers raise up in terminals from the rootstalk above the mound in mid-summer attracting butterflies and pollinators

While the wildlife enjoys the berries they are toxic to humans

(3) Photoset by Elvert Barnes

NJ 1962) Photo: F

Pinus sylvestris ~ Scotch Pine Size:3 GALLON The bell-like pale lavender flowersScotch Pine is a fast growing conifer tree with an irregular pyramidal habit that opens and losses its lower branches as it ages. The bundles of stiff, twisted blue green needles spiral around the branches. Grows best in full sun with and moist, well drained acidic soils. Though known for its straight trunk, when grown in North America this feature is rare. Type: Tree, Conifer Origins: Northern Europe and Northern Asia Height: 30' 60' Spread: 30' 40'