Trees

Pinus sylvestris 'Globosa'

Globosa Scots pine

Mature Globosa Scots pine growing at Red Butte Garden; not current Reminiscent stock. Photo: Andrey Zharkikh / Flickr, CC BY 2.0

Globosa is a compact, slow-growing Scots pine that forms a rounded mass of short, slightly twisted dark green needles. Its dense evergreen outline suits a sunny border or a small specimen planting. Oval grey to reddish-brown cones may remain on the branches for several years, adding texture without distracting from the plant's rounded shape.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Size: Height: About 5–8 ft over 20–50 years · Width: About 5–8 ft over the same period
Water: Average
Hardiness: USDA zones 2–7

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Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Landscape use & tree form

Form: Compact rounded
Growth rate: Slow
Use: Rounded evergreen accent; small-garden specimen.

Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Generally less favored by deer; not deer-proof.
Drought: Drought resistant
Wet soil: Avoid waterlogged soil.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Pollinators & wildlife

Caterpillar host: Moths
Evidence: Species-level guidance; cultivar habitat value varies.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Evergreen; dark green

Growing & care

Soil: Well-drained, preferably acidic soil; tolerates poor soil.
Pruning: No routine pruning required Little routine pruning is needed. For a denser outline, shorten soft new candles before they harden in early summer; do not cut back into bare, needleless wood.
Issues: Pine wilt, tip blight and sawflies can be serious; the species performs poorly in prolonged southern heat and humidity.

Sources & photo credits

Royal Horticultural Society

Red Butte Garden & Arboretum

www.udel.edu

NC State Extension

Missouri Botanical Garden

Photo: Andrey Zharkikh / Flickr, CC BY 2.0; resized for web without enlargement. · CC BY 2.0

Image notes: Mature Globosa Scots pine growing at Red Butte Garden; not current Reminiscent stock. Photo: Andrey Zharkikh / Flickr, CC BY 2.0; resized for web without enlargement.

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.