Season Window
01 Dec – 28 FebWoodland, upland plantations and planted parks
Evergreen winter needles
Scots Pine
Pinus sylvestris
In the bare season its evergreen needles make the shape of the woodland easier to read.
Harvest
How we meet this plant
Observe or collect only fallen twigs; never strip branches or damage living trees.
Preparation
At the kitchen table
Needles have historical aromatic uses, but this profile does not recommend concentrated oils or home medicinal preparations.
Community Use
Why we teach it
A winter tree for comparing needles, cones and evergreen habitat.
Safety
Never swallow pine essential oil or confuse pines with poisonous yew. Confirm species before any use.