French Blue scotch pine
Pinus sylvestris 'French Blue'
USDA zones2 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Columnar
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'French Blue' Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris 'French Blue') is a tree for specimen, accent, privacy screen, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 2, or down to -50°F (-46°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Its columnar shape grows at a rapid rate and stays evergreen all year. The needles are fragrant, and birds visit the tree. Deer rarely make it their first choice.
Pairs well with Emerald Pink moss phlox, Red fescue, and Pearly everlasting.