Fastigiata scotch pine
Pinus sylvestris 'Fastigiata'
USDA zones3 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size20 to 25 feet tall6 to 8 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Columnar
- Bloom color
- Non-flowering
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Fastigiata' Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris 'Fastigiata') is a tree for specimen planting, accent, privacy screen, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Its columnar shape grows rapidly, and the evergreen needles are fragrant. Deer rarely make it their first choice. Birds visit the tree, and it tolerates drought.
Pairs well with Autumn Gold maidenhair tree, Limeglow creeping juniper, and Blonde Ambition blue grama.