Pinus sylvestris — Scots Pine

An abundant native species.

The needles are paired, twisted, and, in the common native British form, var. scotica, bluish. The bark is characteristically orange, at least in the upper part of the tree. The cones are smaller than those of most other pines.

For similar trees see: Pines

 
 

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