Commercial value: The wood is coarse grained and is used for rough lumber, fuel, and charcoal.
Other characters: The fruit is a cone one to three inches long, persistent on the tree for several years.
The Scotch Pine (Pinus sylvestris)
Distinguishing characters: There are two needles to each cluster, and these are short compared with those of the white pine, and slightly twisted; see [Fig. 6]. The bark, especially along the upper portion of the trunk, is reddish in color.
Form and size: A medium-sized tree with a short crown.
Range: Europe, Asia, and eastern United States.
Soil and location: Will do best on a deep, rich, sandy soil, but will also grow on a dry, porous soil.
Enemies: In Europe the Scotch pine has several insect enemies, but in America it appears to be free from injury.
Value for planting: Suitable for windbreaks and woodland planting. Many excellent specimens may also be found in our parks.
Commercial value: In the United States, the wood is chiefly used for fuel, though slightly used for barrels, boxes, and carpentry. In Europe, the Scotch pine is an important timber tree.