Pinus armandii
Chinese white pine
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Pinus armandii.
Plant photos
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The growth habit of Pinus armandi.
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Cones of Pinus armandi.
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Common names
4 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Chinese white pine
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- Chinese den
- Chinese pijnboom
- French
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- Pin blanc de Chine
Sources & name notes
Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
General information
Accepted in the cited taxonomic treatment. Botanical references may use alternative names.
Sources [1]Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Well-drained, Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral
Full sun
Uses
Condiment, Seed
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
Crown
Sources and references
References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
Relevant sections
- Taxonomy: WCVP version 16, wcvp_names.csv: Pinus armandi Franch., name ID 380505, row 1218318
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 836404; name ID 380659; Pinus L.. Family column.
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