- Pinus sylvestris L. - Scots Pine - Pinaceae
© Alan Hill
(Map updated: March 2008)
The wood and cones of Scots pine (also called Scotch pine or Scotch fir, or simply 'fir') is frequently found in bogs, buried in peat. These are the remains of the native Irish population which became extinct hundreds of years ago.
The species was re-introduced into Ireland, mainly after about 1800, mostly for ornamental purposes in large estates and parks, the seed coming from Scotland or other parts of northern Europe. Today most trees encountered will have been planted, but occasional self-sown specimens are also to be found.
All names: Pinus sylvestris L.
NBN Atlas mapping: Species account : NBN Atlas UK Species Observations database
iNaturalist: Species account : iNaturalist World Species Observations database