Plant Details

Pinus Sibrica

Siberian nut pine

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General Information

Scientific name: Pinus Sibrica
Also known as: Siberian nut pine

Plant Properties

Layer: Nut tree
Size: Large
Height: 30.00 m
Width: 15.00 m
Growth Rate: Slow
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 1-6
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

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

Description

Seeds of the Siberian pine can be eaten raw or cooked. This tree species serves as an important local food source in Siberia and China, due to the rich seeds that have a delicious flavor with a hint of turpentine. These seeds are approximately 10 mm by 8 mm in size. During the processing of the wood, a vanillin aroma is released as a byproduct of other resins. Additionally, the Siberian pine can be utilized for carbon farming, which means that carbon is stored in agricultural land. This tree species also produces oil with proteins that can be used as a staple food.

Harvest Data

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

Crown Data

Crown Type: Narrow pyramidal
Crown Density: Dense crown