Stone pine is a Mediterranean conifer with a distinctive umbrella-shaped canopy and long needles that produces edible pine nuts. It thrives in warm, dry climates and is drought-tolerant once established.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
30–60′ tall × 25–50′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 8aZone 11b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 11b
Seasonality
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFallWinter
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Mediterranean
Function & Care
ediblewindbreakwildlife benefiterosion control
Edible Parts
nutseed
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
15 years
Propagation
seed
Notable Cultivars
Few named cultivars exist; most stone pines are seed-grown selections. Some nurseries offer improved seed sources selected for superior nut production and form.
