Plant Details

Pinus gerardiana

Nepal nut pine

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General Information

Scientific name: Pinus gerardiana
Also known as: Nepal nut pine

Plant Properties

Layer: Nut tree
Size: Large
Height: 25.00 m
Width: 15.00 m
Growth Rate: Fast
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:
(3)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Basketry, 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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End of Harvest: 00/00

Crown Data

Crown Type: Narrow pyramidal
Crown Density: Dense crown