Pinus armandii
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Pinus armandii
Also known as:
Chinese white pine
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Nut tree
Format:
Medium
Height:
15.00 m
Width:
8.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Evergreen
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
6-9
Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist
Permeable, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral
Acid Neutral
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Condiment, Seed
Condiment, Seed
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Dye, Herbicide, Wood
Dye, Herbicide, Wood
Description
Seeds can be eaten raw or cooked. The oil-rich seeds have a slightly resinous flavor and are quite large, up to 13mm x 11mm. A vanilla-like aroma is produced as a byproduct of other resins released from the wood.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/10
End of Harvest:
28/02
Crown Data
Crown Type:
Smal Piramidaal
Crown Density:
Dichte kroon
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry |
Amelanchier alnifolia provides fruit and attracts pollinators, complementing the pine's established growth. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana offers nuts and enhances biodiversity, creating a beneficial environment around the pine. |
|
Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn, Oneseed hawthorn |
Crataegus monogyna provides food for wildlife and helps create a habitat, benefiting the overall ecology of the area. |
|
Sambucus nigra European elder |
Sambucus nigra attracts beneficial insects and birds, contributing to pest control and enhancing the ecosystem around the pine. |
|
Viburnum opulus Highbush cranberry |
Viburnum opulus provides berries that attract birds and supports soil health by enhancing organic matter. |