Why Plant Scotch Pine?
Scotch Pine is a landscape classic for a reason: it has presence. The needles carry a blue-green tone that reads crisp year-round, but the real personality shows up as it matures, when the upper bark develops that signature orange-brown color. It’s the kind of tree that looks rugged and storied, like it’s been part of the landscape forever, even when it’s newly planted.
Its branching can become more open and character-rich with age, which gives it a natural, windswept feel rather than a perfectly uniform look. In winter, it keeps working: evergreen needles, bold silhouette, and bark that brings color when the garden needs it most.
How to use Scotch Pine in the landscape?
Use it as a specimen tree where its bark and mature character can be appreciated, especially in views from the home during winter months. It pairs beautifully with stonework and naturalized plantings where the rugged branching looks intentional, and it also works well as a backdrop for lighter-toned shrubs and perennials that pop against the blue-green needles. Allow generous space so the mature silhouette can develop without crowding, and keep the base planting simple so the trunk and bark color remain visible as the tree matures.
How Does Shipping Work?
Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.
*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.
Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.
Shipping Delays:
From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.
How Does Sizing Work?
The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)
Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.
All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!
See the size guides below.
