Yule {Pinus sylvestris} The Scotch Pine is an evergreen conifer with a pyramidal shape that will grow up to 60 feet tall with a 40 foot spread in a landscape setting. It will reach 7-8 feet in six to eight years. Scotch Pines hold their needles for up to four weeks after harvest and retain their fragrance throughout the season. Great gift idea to commemorate a special event or anniversary.