Stone pine
Pinus pinea
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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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean
Seasonality
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
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.
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Stone pine grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean
Seasonality
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
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.