Scotch pine

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Scotch pine

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 • Dec. 1, 2023

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

From New York Times • Dec. 3, 2022

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 • Nov. 19, 2021

A decade ago, only a few niche fragrances prominently featured notes like Scotch pine, birch tar, gunpowder, palo santo and wood smoke.

From New York Times • Dec. 19, 2018

And when there were no flowers, it held a leaf arrangement, a gathering of twigs and berries, pussy willow, Scotch pine.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison