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Scots Pine - Pinus sylvestris

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Scots Pine Scots Pine - Pinus sylvestris dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 14 Apr 2021, 11:41 a.m. 12 Apr 2021, 2:53 p.m.
Scots Pine Scots Pine - Pinus sylvestris dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 14 Apr 2021, 11:41 a.m. 12 Apr 2021, 2:53 p.m.
Scots Pine Scots Pine - Pinus sylvestris dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 14 Apr 2021, 11:41 a.m. 12 Apr 2021, 2:56 p.m.
Scots Pine Scots Pine - Pinus sylvestris dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 14 Apr 2021, 11:41 a.m. 12 Apr 2021, 2:56 p.m.
Scots Pine Scots Pine - Pinus sylvestris dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 14 Apr 2021, 11:41 a.m. 12 Apr 2021, 3:01 p.m.

Species Description

Common and widespread throughout the UK. Only native in Scotland and the far North of England. Habitat includes: heathland, gardens, parks (planted), cemeteries, woodland, hedgerows, road side verges etc. It is often planted for timber, but is also found in the Caledonian forest in the Scottish Highlands. Life span: Up to 700 years. Height: Up to 40 m. Flowers: May to June.