Stone Pine
(Pinus spp.)
Stone Pines consist of about 20 different varieties of pine trees which produce an edible seed or nut (known as a Pine Nut). Due to their great flavor and nutritious value, these nuts are always under high consumer demand and usually command a high price tag as well. They are often used to make pesto, added to salads and more. In addition to producing abundant crops of these nuts, Stone Pines can also make great ornamental and shade trees.
While eventually needing full to partial sun, young Pine nuts benefit greatly from shade or a grow tube for the first few years to prevent desiccating in the hot summer sun. One way to achieve this is to plant them in the shade of a shrub or small tree that they will eventually out grow or move/cut down the shade producer later. Pine nut trees do best in well drained soil. In addition to that it is recommended to plant your pine nut with a shovel full of soil or duff that comes from underneath a native pine tree to inoculate the roots with naturally occurring, symbiotic mycorrhizae fungus which can greatly help the young tree grow healthy and strong. Pine nuts are self-fertile, and are capable of producing 20+ pounds of nuts. However, they can take 6 to 10 years to start producing. Please be patient - it’s well worth the wait!
While eventually needing full to partial sun, young Pine nuts benefit greatly from shade or a grow tube for the first few years to prevent desiccating in the hot summer sun. One way to achieve this is to plant them in the shade of a shrub or small tree that they will eventually out grow or move/cut down the shade producer later. Pine nut trees do best in well drained soil. In addition to that it is recommended to plant your pine nut with a shovel full of soil or duff that comes from underneath a native pine tree to inoculate the roots with naturally occurring, symbiotic mycorrhizae fungus which can greatly help the young tree grow healthy and strong. Pine nuts are self-fertile, and are capable of producing 20+ pounds of nuts. However, they can take 6 to 10 years to start producing. Please be patient - it’s well worth the wait!
Korean Stone Pine: (Pinus koraiensis) The Korean Pine is noted for having some of the largest seeds of any edible pine nut variety. The Pistachio-shaped gourmet nuts are prized for their delectable flavor and nutritional value. In addition to their usefulness as a source of food, Korean Pines are also very appealing to look at with their long, dark bluish-green needles and their stately and majestic evergreen appearance. They are very winter hardy (to -40°F, USDA Zone 3) and can mature at heights of 60-70 feet tall. These pines should be planted in full to half-day sun and in well drained soil.
1-2 years old, .5-1' tall, 1 gallon pots: $12 each
1-2 years old, .5-1' tall, 1 gallon pots: $12 each
Siberian Stone Pine: (Pinus cembra ssp. sibirica) Also known as "Cedar Pine" and "Snow Pine", Siberian Stone Pine is a beautiful and stately tree with dark green foliage which grows densely and forms a pyramidal shape. These trees are super hardy - in fact they are one of the hardiest trees on the planet (hardy to -50°F USDA Zone 2). They grow very slowly (especially at first) so they are great for small gardens, though if given enough time they can eventually mature to a height of 50-60 feet tall. The nuts are medium sized and have good flavor with a high content of B and other vitamins. The shells are thin and easily cracked between your fingers.
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