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Pinus Sibrica

Siberian nut pine

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Common names

3 names · 3 languages
EnglishYour language
  • Siberian nut pine
Other languages (2)
Dutch
  • Siberische den
French
  • Pin de Sibérie
Sources & name notes

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

General information

Scientific name: Pinus Sibrica
Accepted name (Kew): Pinus sibirica View name reference ↗

Accepted in the cited taxonomic treatment. Botanical references may use alternative names.

Sources [1]
Botanical family: Pinaceae

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

Sources [1]
Also known as: Siberian nut pine

Plant characteristics

Layer: Nut tree
Catalogue size class: Large
Height: 30.00 m
Spread: 15.00 m
Growth rate: Slow
Foliage: Evergreen

Growing conditions

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

Uses

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

Harvest starts: 01/09
Harvest ends: 31/10

Crown

Crown shape: Narrow 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: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: WCVP version 16, wcvp_names.csv: Pinus sibirica Du Tour, name ID 380017, row 1217275; Pinus sibirica (Ledeb.) Turcz., name ID 379993, row 1220187
    • Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 836404; name ID 380659; Pinus L.. Family column.

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    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.