Pine tree: Large Trees 3-4 m 17cm trunk circumference (Pinus pinea)
6 795 SEK
Unit price perLarge Stone Pines reaching 3-4 m with a trunk circumference of about 17 cm.
Stone pines are so-called monoecious, they have male and female flowers on the same individual. However, they are not self-fertile, and need to be pollinated by another individual. So for fruit setting, 2 individuals are needed.
Common names: Stone pine, Italian stone pine, Umbrella pine
Scientific name: Pinus pinea
Family: Pine family
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 Great Britain.
Stone pine nuts have been used in trade for at least 6000 years and remain an important economic crop today. What is 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 hint of resin.
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 expelling worms (Grieve. A). Effectively relieving respiratory ailments during, for example, colds and flu.
The wood can be used in the making of furniture 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 jute fabric the first winter can provide extra 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. Male and female plants are needed to set fruit.
Characteristics:
Longevity: Perennial
Growing site: sun
Height: 12-25 m
Hardiness zone: 1-2
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Pine tree: Large Trees 3-4 m 17cm trunk circumference (Pinus pinea)
6 795 SEK
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6 795 SEK
Unit price perLarge Stone Pines reaching 3-4 m with a trunk circumference of about 17 cm.
Stone pines are so-called monoecious, they have male and female flowers on the same individual. However, they are not self-fertile, and need to be pollinated by another individual. So for fruit setting, 2 individuals are needed.
Common names: Stone pine, Italian stone pine, Umbrella pine
Scientific name: Pinus pinea
Family: Pine family
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 Great Britain.
Stone pine nuts have been used in trade for at least 6000 years and remain an important economic crop today. What is 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 hint of resin.
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 expelling worms (Grieve. A). Effectively relieving respiratory ailments during, for example, colds and flu.
The wood can be used in the making of furniture 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 jute fabric the first winter can provide extra 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. Male and female plants are needed to set fruit.
Characteristics:
Longevity: Perennial
Growing site: sun
Height: 12-25 m
Hardiness zone: 1-2
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