Scotch pine

noun

1. a pine, Pinus sylvestris, of Eurasia, having a reddish trunk and twisted, bluish-green needles.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Scotch pine¹

First recorded in 1725–35

Example Sentences

“We grow Scotch pine, White pine and Norway spruce right now. We are experimenting, trying to get some fir trees to grow in our fields.”

From Seattle Times

So if a noble or Fraser fir is too expensive, consider a Scotch pine, which may be less pricey.

From New York Times

The first ones they produced, out of green polyvinyl chloride plastic, didn’t look much like Scotch pines.

From New York Times

Just a few years ago, the plot—part of a forest owned by the small town of Treuenbrietzen—was covered by Scotch pines, a common plantation species in regions with sandy soils.

From Science Magazine

There are eight varieties spread across 20 acres: Scotch pine, white pine, Fraser fir, Canaan fir, concolor fir, Norway spruce, blue spruce, and Douglas fir.

From Washington Post