Is this a Watereri Dwarf Scots Pine?

[Cruiser]

Does this look like it could be Watereri to you?

 

[Wires_Guy_wires]

I truly can't say @Cruiser ! The twig taper does vibe like it, but the foliage isn't as glaucous blue as I know watereri. Of course that blue hue is influenced by a lot of factors, but it seems to be stable in my own watereri trees. I've taken scots out of the woods that turned lush green, watereri doesn't do that. Compared to regular scots pines, my watereri has flatter and wider needles. But this too can be influenced by all kind of factors.
In real life, I think I could tell by looking at it. But pictures are difficult. For what it's worth, I don't think it's a watereri. Compare the growth habit of a single shoot with the picture Nishant posted. There's a lot of difference in needle distance, needle width, color and old-needle-scar-pattern (which in watereri looks an awfull lot like mugo or nigra). I think it's safe to assume you have a solid aged scots pine.
Great specimen! Lovely tree.

 

[Cruiser]

I truly can't say @Cruiser ! The twig taper does vibe like it, but the foliage isn't as glaucous blue as I know watereri. Of course that blue hue is influenced by a lot of factors, but it seems to be stable in my own watereri trees. I've taken scots out of the woods that turned lush green, watereri doesn't do that. Compared to regular scots pines, my watereri has flatter and wider needles. But this too can be influenced by all kind of factors.
In real life, I think I could tell by looking at it. But pictures are difficult. For what it's worth, I don't think it's a watereri. Compare the growth habit of a single shoot with the picture Nishant posted. There's a lot of difference in needle distance, needle width, color and old-needle-scar-pattern (which in watereri looks an awfull lot like mugo or nigra). I think it's safe to assume you have a solid aged scots pine.
Great specimen! Lovely tree.

Thanks for the response. I was told the tree was a dwarf variety of scots but the owner was unsure which. The bulge at the base of the trunk looked like it could be a graft mark.

 

[Wires_Guy_wires]

Thanks for the response. I was told the tree was a dwarf variety of scots but the owner was unsure which. The bulge at the base of the trunk looked like it could be a graft mark.

Could be the norwegian type, in which case you're lucky because those aren't grafted. They also exhibit a slightly broader needle type with a sharper edge. They bud back as well or even better than watereri. But to my knowledge those aren't sold in the US.
Bulges can be caused by a lot of things. Some nurseries strap their trees to bamboo sticks to keep the plants upright. The strap usually does cause scarring.