
Pinus sylvestris (Central Massif) (French Blue Scotch Pine, Central Massif Scotch Pine)
Pinus sylvestris (Central Massif) (French Blue Scotch Pine, Central Massif Scotch Pine) is a coniferous tree species native to Europe, including the Central Massif region of France. The Central Massif Scotch Pine is a variant of the species found specifically in this region. Scotch Pine is a medium to large-sized tree that typically reaches heights of 50 to 80 feet (15 to 24 meters) with a spread of 20 to 40 feet (6 to 12 meters). It has a characteristic pyramidal shape when young, with a straight trunk and branches that become more irregular and spreading with age. The bark is reddish-brown and develops thick, scaly plates. The needles of Scotch Pine are evergreen and occur in pairs. They measure around 1 to 3 inches (2.5 to 7.5 centimeters) in length and have a bluish-green color. The tree produces small, ovoid cones that are about 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 centimeters) long. The cones have prickly scales and contain winged seeds. The Central Massif variant of Scotch Pine refers to tre