Pinus cembra
Plant Details
Plant Properties
Layer:
Nut tree
Format:
Medium
Height:
15.00 m
Width:
6.00 m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Leaf:
Evergreen
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
3-7
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:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Condiment, Oil, Seed
Condiment, Oil, Seed
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Dye, Herbicide, Oil, Wood
Dye, Herbicide, Oil, Wood
Description
Alpine pine seeds are popular as food due to their oil-containing and flavorful properties. They are about 10 mm by 8 mm in size and have a subtle turpentine-like taste. These seeds can be used to extract edible oil and vanillin aroma. The vanillin is obtained from the resin of the pulp wood.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Crown Data
Crown Type:
Smal Piramidaal
Crown Density:
Dichte kroon
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Acer campestre Field Maple, Hedge maple |
Acer campestre helps improve soil structure and provides shade, which can benefit the young Pinus cembra trees. |
|
Quercus robur English oak |
Quercus robur can provide habitat and food sources for wildlife, supporting biodiversity around Pinus cembra. |
|
Salix alba Willow |
Salix alba can help with moisture retention in the soil, which is beneficial for Pinus cembra's establishment. |
|
Viburnum opulus Highbush cranberry |
Viburnum opulus can attract beneficial insects, which can improve pollination and pest control around Pinus cembra. |
|
Pinus nigra var. maritima Corsican Pine |
Hedera helix can provide ground cover to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture, benefiting the roots of Pinus cembra. |