Pinus pinea (Pine Nut)

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Fruit And Nut
Height:	10.00 m
Spread:	6.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses:	Screening
Garden styles:	Backyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Slow
Also known as

Pinus pinea (Pine Nut) Details

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.