Scots Pine
Pinus sylvestris
Description
The Scots Pine is a hardy evergreen conifer, recognized by its distinctive flaky, orange-red bark on the upper trunk and its blue-green needles that grow in pairs. It is a highly adaptable tree, native to a vast area of Eurasia, and is one of the most important commercial timber trees.
Common Uses
Daily Life Uses
- Popular choice for Christmas trees
- Pine nuts from cones are edible
- Used as firewood
Medical Uses
- Pine needle tea is rich in Vitamin C.
- Tar produced from the wood has antiseptic properties.
Industrial Uses
- Lumber for construction and joinery
- Pulp for paper production
- Manufacturing of telephone poles and railway ties
- Source of resin and turpentine
General Uses
- Crucial for habitat creation and erosion control.
- Provides shelter for various wildlife species.
Fun Facts
The oldest known living organism is a Bristlecone Pine named Methuselah, a relative of the Scots Pine, which is over 4,800 years old. Scots Pine is the national tree of Scotland.
Location
Lat: 59.3293
Lon: 18.0686