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Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris)
Scots pines are tall trees with the best specimens growing to up to 40 m in height. It has a thick trunk its upper part acquires an orange hues that set it apart from other similar pine species.
Its leaves have a bluish hue and its cones are usually small, between 3 and 6 cm in length. Pine nuts from this type of pine tree are very small and have a flap that facilitates their dispersal when the pine cone ripens and opens. Scots pine is a species that prefers cold and humid northern climates, although it can also grow in mountainous areas in the south as long as there is sufficient rainfall.
It grows mainly at altitudes between 1,000 and 2,000 m above sea level. In terms of its geographical distribution, it is one of the most widespread pine species in Spain, second only to the resin pine. Although it is naturally widespread throughout the northern half of the Peninsula, it is not uncommon to find forests of repopulated pines in other hilly areas.
With regard to the uses of this species, its wood, the most appreciated of all the Iberian pines, stands out above all for its usefulness. It is also known for its essential oils and resin, mainly used in traditional medicine as antiseptics or to combat lung ailments.
