Stone pine

Pinus pinea

Layer 1 · Canopy
Edible companion

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Emblematic tree of the Mediterranean region, famous for its characteristic umbrella-shaped crown. Produces edible pine nuts of high gastronomic and nutritional value housed in large cones. In the emergent layer of the food forest, it offers a valuable harvest of nuts and shade.

See which trees stone pine grows well with

We have no trees recorded with this species yet. Start from the tree on your land.

See the central trees

No account needed.

Needs

Water: Low
Light: Full sun
Size: Tree up to 25 m
Mature diameter: 10 m
Soils: Sandy, Loam, Limestone
Climates: Atlantic coast, Hot, dry Mediterranean

Calendar

January — Harvest — Planting
February — Harvest — Planting
March — Harvest
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November — Harvest — Planting
December — Harvest — Planting

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: Pine nuts are highly nutritious and consumed as food, being rich in healthy fats, proteins and minerals.

Where to buy

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.