SCOTS PINE  Pinus sylvestris
• A hardy, long‑lived evergreen widely planted across the Canadian Prairies for its toughness, adaptability, and distinctive appearance.
• Features paired, slightly twisted needles that range from blue‑green to steel‑green, giving the tree a textured, windswept look; colour often intensifies in winter.
• Mature bark develops striking orange‑copper plates on the upper trunk and branches, creating exceptional winter interest and making the species instantly recognizable.
• Produces small, persistent cones and maintains a strong central leader, forming an upright, open crown with age; growth habit varies from pyramidal in youth to more irregular and picturesque in maturity.
• Thrives in sandy, rocky, or alkaline soils and is highly tolerant of drought, wind, and exposure—one of the most reliable large pines for prairie shelterbelts and acreage plantings.
• Full Sun
• Zone 2, 10–20 m Height × 6–8 m Width
