Plant Details

Pinus armandii

Chinese white pine

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General Information

Scientific name: Pinus armandii
Also known as: Chinese white pine

Plant Properties

Layer: Nut tree
Size: Medium
Height: 15.00 m
Width: 8.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 6-9
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Condiment, Seed
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
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: Narrow pyramidal
Crown Density: Dense crown