Pinus gerardiana

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Pinus gerardiana

Also known as: Nepal nut pine

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Plant Properties

Layer: Nut tree

Format: Large

Height: 25.00 m

Width: 15.00 m

Growth Rate: Fast

Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 6-9

Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral

Light:
Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Condiment, Seed

Edibility:
(3)

Medicinal:
(2)

Features:
Basket-making, Dye, Herbicide

Description

Seeds can be eaten raw or cooked. Those rich in oil have a pleasant taste with a hint of resin and can serve as staple food, similar to pistachios. They have a large size, up to 25 cm long. The seed is an important food source locally and is considered a delicacy. A vanilla-like aroma is released as a byproduct of other resins that come from the wood.

Harvest Data

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Crown Data

Crown Type: Smal Piramidaal

Crown Density: Dichte kroon

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Cudrania tricuspidata Silkworm Thorn, Storehousebush	Cudrania can help improve soil fertility through its deep roots, while also providing habitat for beneficial insects that support the pine.
Broussonetia papyrifera Paper Mulberry	This plant provides shade and helps reduce soil erosion, which can benefit the Pinus gerardiana's root system.
Taxus baccata Yew, English yew, Common Yew	Taxus offers a dense foliage which can provide protection against harsh winds, benefiting the pine's growth.
Quercus robur English oak	The oak can improve biodiversity in the guild and its acorns can provide food for wildlife, benefiting the ecosystem as a whole.
Pseudocydonia sinensis Chinese Quince	This plant can help fix nitrogen in the soil, enhancing soil fertility for the pine and surrounding plants.