Plant Details

Pinus koraiensis

Korean Nut Pine

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General Information

Scientific name: Pinus koraiensis
Also known as: Korean Nut Pine

Plant Properties

Layer: Nut tree
Size: Large
Height: 20.00 m
Width: 12.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-7
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Oil, Seed
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Dye, Herbicide, Oil, Wood, Carbon farming

Description

Seeds: can be consumed raw or cooked. They are rich in oil and have a soft texture, similar to resin in flavor. These seeds can be enjoyed as a tasty snack, or dried and ground into powder for use as a flavor enhancer or thickener in soups and more. The fairly large seeds measure approximately 16 by 12 mm. An aroma of vanillin can be obtained from the resin.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/09
End of Harvest: 31/10

Crown Data

Crown Type: Narrow pyramidal
Crown Density: Dense crown