Description
Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) is a species of pine that is native to Eurasia, ranging from Western Europe to Eastern Siberia, south to the Caucasus Mountains and Anatolia, and north to well inside the Arctic Circle in Fennoscandia. In the north of its range, it occurs from sea level to 1,000 m (3,300 ft), while in the south of its range it is a high altitude mountain tree, growing at 1,200–2,600 m (3,900–8,500 ft) altitude. It is readily identified by its combination of fairly short, blue-green leaves and orange-red bark.
The species is mainly found on poorer, sandy soils, rocky outcrops, peat bogs or close to the forest limit. On fertile sites, Scots pine is out-competed by other, usually spruce or broad-leaved tree species.
It is the national tree of Scotland.
Distribution: Scots pine is the only pine native to northern Europe, forming either pure forests or mixed with Norway spruce, common juniper, silver birch, European rowan, Eurasian aspen and other hardwood species. In central and southern Europe, it occurs with numerous additional species, including European black pine, mountain pine, Macedonian pine, and Swiss pine. In the eastern part of its range, it occurs with Siberian pine, among others.
Species: Pinus sylvestris, Scots pine ‘Frensham’
Family: Pinaceae | Genus Pinus
Height: 20 – 30 m
Plant range: Mediterranean
- Compesation timing: CO2 125 Kg.
- CO2 Annual compensation: 5Kg / year.
- CO2 offset period: 0 anni 25 anni.
- Average natural life span: 115 anni.
Used for:
Wood for construction
Oil essentials
Traditional medicine
