Plant Details

Pinus pinea

Stone pine

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General Information

Scientific name: Pinus pinea
Also known as: Stone pine

Plant Properties

Layer: Nut tree
Size: Medium
Height: 10.00 m
Width: 10.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 7-11
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

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

Description

Pine nuts - raw or cooked. The oil-rich seeds have a soft texture with a subtle resin-like flavor. They make a delicious snack and can also serve as a main ingredient. They are often added to ice cream, cakes, puddings, and so forth. Additionally, they can be ground into powder and used as a thickening agent and flavoring in soups. With a size of up to 20 mm x 10 mm, the seeds are an important raw material in the pine nut trade. From the wood of the pine tree, a vanillin aroma is released as a byproduct of other resins. Young pine cones can also be ground into powder and used as a flavoring.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/10
End of Harvest: 01/04

Crown Data

Crown Type: Broad pyramidal
Crown Density: Dense crown