*ORDERING QUANTITIES - our seedlings are sold in bulk*
10 - 27 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 24 (1 unit = 24 seedlings)
100 & 175 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 9 (1 unit = 9 seedlings)
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Pinus sylvestris
Native to: Europe, Asia Minor, and parts of Siberia
Natural Habitat: Woodlands, mixed forests, often in dry, sandy soils or acidic, well-drained soils
Foliage: Evergreen
Light Requirements: Full sun
Growth Rate: 2 ft per year
20-year height: 32 - 49 ft
Elevation Range: Up to 7,000 ft
Cold Hardiness: Zones 2 - 7
Wind Tolerance: High; well-adapted to windy conditions
Soil Preference: Prefers well-drained, sandy or acidic soils, but adaptable to a range of soils
Alkali/Saline Soil Tolerance: Low to moderate tolerance for saline soils
Life Span: 200+ years
Minimum Annual Precipitation: 12 - 24 in
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Windbreak Spacing: 10 - 16 ft
Potential Pests/Disease: Pine weevil, pine sawfly, red band needle blight, and various fungal diseases like root rot
Deer Resistance: Moderate to high
Wildlife Value
- Provides habitat for birds, mammals, and other wildlife
- Seeds are eaten by various animals, including squirrels and birds
