French Blue Scotch Pine

Notes
The French Blue Scotch Pine is known for having an intense blue hue than other Scotchi Pine species.

Uses
This tree is favored for landscaping, screening, hedging, bonsai, topiary.

Wildlife Value
French Blue Scotch Pine is known to attracts birds for shelter and nesting.

History & Lore
At the turn of the century, early farmers commonly used and cultivated French Blue Scotch Pine for lumber production. The only downside was that it grew with a twisted trunk. This lead to the realization that certain species of Scotch Pine needed to be grown in different areas for optimized growth.