Frensham scotch pine
Pinus sylvestris 'Frensham'
RHS AGM 2012
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
'Frensham' Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris 'Frensham') 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. It grows in a columnar shape and grows fast. The evergreen needles are fragrant, and birds visit the tree. Deer tend to pass it by.
Pairs well with Smaragd American arborvitae, Emerald Pink moss phlox, Red fescue, and Pearly everlasting.