Christmas Tree Species - Scots Pine

Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris)
This a very hardy species, with a great needle-holding quality. The needles themselves range between from 1" to 3" long and vary in colour from a very bright green to a dark blue-green. There is a lot of variety. The underside of the needles has several prominent rows of white. Widely used as a Christmas tree in the UK. This tree is also known for it's strong branches and very good needle retention.

Photographs on this page are used with kind permission of the National Christmas Tree Association (USA). Their website is: www.realchristmastrees.org