Pinjetall / Stone pine in various sizes 30-150 cm (Pinus pinea)
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Stone pines in various sizes:
- Height: 30-50 cm
- Height: 125-150 cm
The stone pine is a so-called monoecious tree, it has both male and female flowers on the same individual. However, it is not self-fertile, and needs to be pollinated by another individual. So for fruit setting, two individuals are required.
Common names: Stone pine, Italian stone pine, Umbrella pine
Scientific name: Pinus pinea
Family: Pine family (Pinaceae)
History & use:
The stone pine is an evergreen conifer that for millennia has been cultivated for its edible nuts found inside its cones. Contrary to what one might think, these trees are hardy down to -18ºC. Outside their native environment around the Mediterranean, they also grow in, among others, the Netherlands, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Stone pine nuts have been used in trade for at least 6000 years and remain an important economic crop today. What are actually the seeds inside the tree’s cones are widely used in cooking, bread baking, and desserts. The nuts are very soft and give a sensation of almost melting in the mouth when eaten naturally. They have a typical nutty and slightly buttery taste with a delicate resinous aftertaste.
A vanilla-like flavoring can be extracted from the wood pulp.
Unripe stone pine cones can be ground and used as a spice.
The tree produces abundant turpentine which acts, among other things, as antibacterial, pain-relieving for muscle aches, and expels worms (Grieve. A). It is effective for ailments in the respiratory organs during, for example, colds and flu.
The wood can be used in furniture making and similar carpentry.
A green dye is extracted from the needles.
In maturity, the tree develops a striking umbrella-like crown, a typical Mediterranean sight.
Cultivation:
Thrives best in a bright location in well-drained, sandy/gravelly soil. A light, well-drained soil is important as waterlogged soils more easily damage roots when the ground freezes during colder months. Tolerates soils from slightly acidic to neutral pH. Does not want to grow in shady locations.
Hardy down to -18ºC. If desired, winter protection with, for example, straw and burlap can be used the first winter for added security.
Established plants are drought-tolerant.
The trees normally live up to 100 years and reach about 12-20 meters in height.
The cones mature only in the third year after forming on the tree. Seeds mature in April. Normal fruit-bearing age is between 7-15 years from seedling. Requires male and female plants to bear fruit.
Characteristics:
Life span: Perennial
Growing site: sun
Height: 12-25 m
Hardiness zone: 1-2
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Pinjetall / Stone pine in various sizes 30-150 cm (Pinus pinea)
Stone pines in various sizes:
- Height: 30-50 cm
- Height: 125-150 cm
The stone pine is a so-called monoecious tree, it has both male and female flowers on the same individual. However, it is not self-fertile, and needs to be pollinated by another individual. So for fruit setting, two individuals are required.
Common names: Stone pine, Italian stone pine, Umbrella pine
Scientific name: Pinus pinea
Family: Pine family (Pinaceae)
History & use:
The stone pine is an evergreen conifer that for millennia has been cultivated for its edible nuts found inside its cones. Contrary to what one might think, these trees are hardy down to -18ºC. Outside their native environment around the Mediterranean, they also grow in, among others, the Netherlands, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Stone pine nuts have been used in trade for at least 6000 years and remain an important economic crop today. What are actually the seeds inside the tree’s cones are widely used in cooking, bread baking, and desserts. The nuts are very soft and give a sensation of almost melting in the mouth when eaten naturally. They have a typical nutty and slightly buttery taste with a delicate resinous aftertaste.
A vanilla-like flavoring can be extracted from the wood pulp.
Unripe stone pine cones can be ground and used as a spice.
The tree produces abundant turpentine which acts, among other things, as antibacterial, pain-relieving for muscle aches, and expels worms (Grieve. A). It is effective for ailments in the respiratory organs during, for example, colds and flu.
The wood can be used in furniture making and similar carpentry.
A green dye is extracted from the needles.
In maturity, the tree develops a striking umbrella-like crown, a typical Mediterranean sight.
Cultivation:
Thrives best in a bright location in well-drained, sandy/gravelly soil. A light, well-drained soil is important as waterlogged soils more easily damage roots when the ground freezes during colder months. Tolerates soils from slightly acidic to neutral pH. Does not want to grow in shady locations.
Hardy down to -18ºC. If desired, winter protection with, for example, straw and burlap can be used the first winter for added security.
Established plants are drought-tolerant.
The trees normally live up to 100 years and reach about 12-20 meters in height.
The cones mature only in the third year after forming on the tree. Seeds mature in April. Normal fruit-bearing age is between 7-15 years from seedling. Requires male and female plants to bear fruit.
Characteristics:
Life span: Perennial
Growing site: sun
Height: 12-25 m
Hardiness zone: 1-2
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