If you’ve been following our blog for a while, then you have probably heard us mention the Scots pine a time or two, usually in posts about pine wilt and tip blight. However, today we’re just going to focus on this tree, not the issues that are typically associated with it.
The Scots pine is a non-native tree species that was most likely brought to the U.S. in the colonial days, according to the Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry website. While they are used for pulpwood and saw logs, Scots pines were planted widely for the purpose of producing Christmas trees, according to the National Christmas Tree Association, but they are also used for erosion control.
Scots pines are very hardy trees and are naturally found in locales ranging from Scotland almost to the Pacific Ocean, as well as from above the Arctic Circle in Scandinavia to the Mediterranean Sea. They can be easily spotted by their lush, dark green foliage. While they do tolerate a number of different climates rather well, Scots pines don’t thrive as well on droughty sites, as these dry, infertile site cause them to be rather susceptible to insect attack.
And if you happen to have Scots pines on your property, don’t forget to call on Cartwright Tree Care for all of your tree maintenance and health care needs. We care for all kinds of trees, including Scots pines!
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