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Pinus pinea

Stone pine

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Common names

42 names · 26 languages
EnglishYour language
  • Italian stone pine[1]
  • Mediterranean stone pine[1]
  • parasol pine[1]
+2 more namesShow fewer names
  • Stone pine[1]
  • Umbrella Pine[1]
Other languages (25)
Dutch
  • Parasolden[1]
French
  • Pin d'Italie[1]
  • Pin parasol[1]
  • pin pignon[1]
Afrikaans
Catalan
Chinese (Simplified)
  • 意大利松[1]
Chinese (Traditional)
  • 義大利五針松[1]
  • 義大利傘松[1]
  • 義大利石松[1]
Croatian
Czech
  • borovice pinie[1]
Danish
Estonian
Finnish
Galician
  • Piñeiro manso[1]
German
  • Italienische Steinkiefer[1]
  • Mittelmeer-Kiefer[1]
  • Pinie[1]
+2 more namesShow fewer names
  • Pinienfichte[1]
  • Schirm-Kiefer[1]
Greek
  • Κουκουναριά[1]
Hebrew
  • אורן הצנובר[1]
Hungarian
  • mandulafenyő[1]
Italian
  • pino domestico[1]
Japanese
  • イタリアカサマツ[1]
  • カサマツ[1]
Polish
  • sosna pinia[1]
Portuguese
  • pinheiro-manso[1]
Russian
  • Сосна итальянская[1]
Slovak
  • borovica stredomorská[1]
Spanish
  • pino piñonero[1]
Swedish
Turkish
  • Fıstık Çamı[1]
Sources & name notes (1)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Pinus pinea — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Stone pine — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • pi pinyer — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • pinheiro-manso — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • Italian stone pine — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • Pinie — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • Italienische Steinkiefer — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • Mittelmeer-Kiefer — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • Schirm-Kiefer — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • pin parasol — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • pin pignon — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • pino piñonero — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • pino domestico — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • Pin d'Italie — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • Parasolden — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • אורן הצנובר — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • イタリアカサマツ — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • borovice pinie — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • カサマツ — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • Umbrella Pine — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • piinia — results[0].names[20]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • itaalia mänd — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • 意大利松 — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • 義大利石松 — results[0].names[23]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • 義大利傘松 — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • 義大利五針松 — results[0].names[25]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • Κουκουναριά — results[0].names[26]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • Сосна итальянская — results[0].names[27]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • Pinje — results[0].names[28]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • Sambreelden — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • Bolsterden — results[0].names[30]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • Mediterranean stone pine — results[0].names[31]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • parasol pine — results[0].names[32]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • Piñeiro manso — results[0].names[33]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • sosna pinia — results[0].names[34]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • Fıstık Çamı — results[0].names[35]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • Pinje — results[0].names[36]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • mandulafenyő — results[0].names[37]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • pinja — results[0].names[38]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • Pinija — results[0].names[39]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • borovica stredomorská — results[0].names[40]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • kroonden — results[0].names[41]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.
  • Pinienfichte — results[0].names[42]; taxon id 63621; Pinus pinea.

General information

Scientific name: Pinus pinea
Accepted name (Kew): Pinus pinea L. View name reference ↗

Accepted in the cited Kew taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1] [2]
Botanical family: Pinaceae

Kew's family placement for the genus Pinus (WCVP v16).

Sources [1]
Also known as: Stone pine
Images: Google Images

Plant characteristics

Layer: Nut tree
Catalogue size class: Medium
Height: 10.00 m
Spread: 10.00 m
Growth rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Sources [3]
Growth habit: Erect

Whole-plant habit and form as described by NC State.

Sources [3]

Growing conditions

USDA hardiness: 7-11
Soil moisture:
Well-drained, Moist

Moisture and drainage conditions listed by NC State.

Sources [3]
Soil:
Loam (Silt)
Sources [3]
pH:
Acid (<6.0)
Sources [3]
Light:
Full sun
Sources [3]

Uses

Edible parts:
Condiment, Seed
Edibility rating:
(4)
Medicinal rating:
(2)
Functions:
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

Harvest starts: 01/10
Harvest ends: 01/04

Crown

Crown shape: Broad pyramidal
Crown density: Dense crown

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
    Supports: Botanical familyTaxonomy
    Relevant sections
    • Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 836404; name ID 380659; Pinus L.. Family column.
    • Taxonomy: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 1218186; name ID 380351; Pinus pinea L..

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.

  2. Catalogue of Life Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Pinus pinea

    Taxonomic data from WFO Pinopsida, version 2026-06 01, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20.

    Supports: Taxonomy
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: COL 2026-08-20, NameUsage.tsv line 2615373, ID 77KSK: Pinus pinea L. (accepted).

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  3. NC State Extension, North Carolina State University Pinus pinea — Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
    Supports: FoliageGrowth habitLightSoil moistureSoil textureSoil pH
    Relevant sections
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Growth habit: Habit/Form
    • Light: Light
    • Soil moisture: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH

    Source checked on .