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Evergreen Trees · MCH exam plant
Scotch Pine
Pinus sylvestris
PY-nus sil-VES-tris
Tree
Key ID features
2 short twisted needles, distinctive orange bark on upper trunk
| Botanical name | Pinus sylvestris |
|---|---|
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Pinus |
| Category | Evergreen Trees |
| USDA hardiness zones | 2b–8b |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Water | Low |
| Native to New England | No |
| Salt tolerant | No |
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