Pine Nut (Stone Pine) Pinus pinea

Pine Nut (Stone Pine) (Pinus pinea) is a evergreen conifer grown for resinous sweet nut fruit. Suited to full sun and deep, well-drained loam, it reaches about 12–20 m with a 8–12 m spread. Harvest in cones mature over 3 years for fresh eating and preserving.

  • Sun: Full sun
  • Soil: Deep, well-drained loam
  • Watering: Moderate once established
  • Harvest: Cones mature over 3 years
  • Difficulty: Moderate

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