Pinus sylvestris - Cultivation Notes
The hardy pine prefers a poorer well drained, sandy soil on neutral to acid (not chalky) soil. Plant in an open sunny shade free position including any cold and exposured spots. Don’t prune unless for shape or to removing dead weak wood
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Pinus sylvestris:
- Sun loving drought tolerant plant
- Ornamental winter bark / tracery
- Attracts wildlife to feed or nest
- All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
- Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening
- Fruit / berry producing
- Attractive form or foliage for all year interest
- Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
- Tolerates cold exposed locations
- Tolerates heavy clay soils
Weaknesses of Pinus sylvestris
- Does not produce showy attractive flowers
Design & Plant Use for Pinus sylvestris:
- Added winter interest from attractive bark or stems
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Common Missspellings: Pinis, Pines, Pinnus, Pinnes, Pynus, Pynis, Pynes, Pinas