Scots Pine

Pinus sylvestris 'Albyn Prostrata' Pinaceae

Other names

Scotch Pine, Scotch Fir

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Newman Overlook, Mullestein Winter Garden

Source of plant

Iseli Nursery, Klyn Nurseries

Description

A groundcover form of Scotch pine, with thick, shiny green needles. Originated as a seedling around 1960 at Albyn Nursery, in Newark, Ohio. Retains good green color in winter.

USDA Hardiness Zone

3

Special characteristics

winter interest, intermediate conifer, growth habit