Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine) Pinaceae (Pine family)
		Pine growing northwest of the Farmhouse.
	This tree is sometimes incorrectly called the "Scotch pine." It is the most widely distributed pine in the world and was one of the first to be introduced to North America. It occurs in most of northern Europe and Asia, from Scotland on the west to Siberia in the east. It is planted throughout Iowa. It will grow in a variety of soils, as long as they are well-drained, but prefers acid soils. This species will tolerate poor, dry sites but requires full sun. The bark is the most distinctive characteristic of this tree-smooth, light orange-red, peeling into papery flakes and strips on the upper parts of the tree.
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