Plant Details

Pinus cembra

Arolla pine

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General Information

Scientific name: Pinus cembra
Also known as: Arolla pine

Plant Properties

Layer: Nut tree
Size: Medium
Height: 15.00 m
Width: 6.00 m
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 3-7
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

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