Scots Pine Seeds
Pinus sylvestris
£2.40 – £10.80
The Scots Pine, or Pinus sylvestris, is Britain’s only native pine tree. Predominantly found in the Scottish Highlands, it is known for its distinctive orange-brown bark and needle-like leaves. This tree is vital for local ecosystems, supporting various wildlife species across Britain.
- ✓ Grow your own majestic Scots Pine from seed and enjoy the satisfaction of nurturing this beautiful evergreen conifer from tiny seedling to mature tree
- ✓ These hardy Pinus sylvestris seeds have been carefully harvested and cleaned, ensuring a high germination rate for optimal growing success
- ✓ With its distinctive blue-green needles and attractive orange-red bark, the Scots Pine makes a stunning addition to any garden or landscape
- ✓ Scots Pine is a versatile and low-maintenance tree that thrives in a variety of soils and conditions, making it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced gardeners
- ✓ Quality UK seed stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
The Pinus sylvestris, or Scots Pine sometimes also known as Scotch Pine, is a quintessential feature of the British landscape, known for its hardiness and majestic stature. This native pine species is celebrated for its tall, straight trunk and distinctive, flaky orange-brown bark. Britain’s only native Pine.
The Scots Pine is a resilient tree, adaptable to a variety of climates and soil types, making it a versatile choice for UK gardens. Planting Pinus sylvestris seeds offers an opportunity to grow a tree that is not only visually striking but also ecologically valuable, providing habitat for a range of wildlife. The Scots Pine’s long, bluish-green needles and classic conical shape make it a picturesque addition to any space. By choosing these seeds, gardeners can cultivate a piece of natural heritage, enhancing their gardens with a tree that symbolises strength and endurance.
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Colour
Green
Hardiness
-20°C and below (H7)
When MatureSafety
Child Safe, Pet Safe
Watering
Moderate
Preferred Soil Type
Any well drained soil
Preferred Soil pH
Acidic
British Native
Pinus sylvestris seeds typically require a period of cold stratification to germinate effectively. Sowing the seeds outdoors in autumn allows them to experience the winter cold, which aids in breaking their dormancy and prepares them for sprouting in spring.
Artificial Stratification: For artificial stratification, mix the seeds with moist sand and refrigerate at 2-5°C for about 60-90 days. This process mimics the natural winter conditions, encouraging the seeds to break dormancy. After stratification, plant the seeds in a warm environment, ideally between 18-22°C, to promote germination.
Scarification
Soak in water for 24 hours
Cold Stratification
Cold stratify for 60 days
Germinate
Expect about 98% germinancy
Difficulty Level
Easy
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
| Delivery Class | Delivery Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £0.95 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | This item |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | This item |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (ParcelForce) | £7.95 (Flat) | |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £4.49 (Flat) | |
| Medium Items - Standard Courier (ParcelForce) | £7.95 (Flat) | |
| Large Items (Heavy or +1.4m) - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) | |
| Large Items (Heavy or +1.4m) - Standard Courier (ParcelForce) | £24.95 (Flat) | |
| Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.
We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.
Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010
You can view our Plant Healthy report here.
We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.
Should you have any concern or question in respect of our plant health matters, please get in touch.
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