pine nut trees for sale nz
Looking for pine nut trees for sale NZ? You're in the right place. Growing your own pine nut trees is a fantastic way to add beauty to your landscape while enjoying delicious, homegrown nuts. Pine nut trees, particularly Pinus pinea, are prized for their attractive, umbrella-shaped growth habit and rich, buttery seeds. Whether you're an avid gardener, a permaculture enthusiast, or simply seeking a unique addition to your garden or orchard, pine nut trees thrive in many New Zealand regions with the right care and provide rewarding harvests for decades.
Dacrydium cupressinum (Rimu Tree)
Dacrydium cupressinum, commonly known as Rimu or Red Pine, is an iconic and slow-growing tree. The juvenile form features drooping branches densely clothed with short, light green, needle-like leaves. A mature tree has a broad crown and eventually reaches a height of 25 m and a width of 10 m, with leaves that are now short and sharp. Dacrydium cupressinum is suited to revegetation plantings or for growing as a specimen in a large garden or park.
From $97.13
Pinus pinea (Pine Nut)
Commonly known as the Pine Nut, this is an attractive tree that has a variety of uses including the production of nuts. It grows with an upright and spreading habit with short, grey-green needles. Pine cones are produced when the tree is about six years old and within these cones are the edible nuts. This evergreen will eventually reach 10 m tall and 6 m wide, and performs best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of dry periods, cool climates, coastal environments, and frost. The Pine Nut is commonly grown as a specimen with the added bonus of the tasty nuts. It is also well suited to being used for shelter and screening.
From $299.92
