Pinus sylvestris 'Hillside Creeper'
Hillside Creeper Scotch Pine
Description
This Scotch PIne is an evergreen, needled pine tree. It grows to 7'-10' tall in 10 years. It has a spread of 8'. Light green, twisted needles in bundles of 2 turn an attractive yellowish green in winter. It needs full sun and well-drained soil. It has a spreading form.
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Light Green, Yellow Green
Bark Color
Red
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Leaf Season
Evergreen
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Winter
Location Uses
Background, Park, Roadside, With Rocks
Special Uses
Screen, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.