Pinus sylvestris | Scotch Pine, Scots Pine | Various
Pinus sylvestris belongs to the plant family PINACEĈ and Genus Pinus This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Pinus sylvestris does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Pinus sylvestris so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Pinus sylvestris Scotch pine,scots pine is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Pinus sylvestris is considered by some to be an herbal remedy. It's used as a respiratory antiseptic, a carminative or a respiratory stimulant. Scots pine (sometimes called Scotch pine) should only be used under professional guidance. The leaves as well as the branches and the stems and the seeds and the essential oil are used in herbal preparations.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.