Pine Nut

Common Names: Stone Pine, Italian Stone Pine, Umbrella Pine, Pine Nut Tree

Italian Stone Pine is an iconic, hardy evergreen tree that yields delicious, high-value pine nuts.

Famous for its distinctive umbrella-shaped canopy at maturity, this tough pine copes exceptionally well with sandy soils, heat, and coastal winds. It is an ideal pick for growers looking to create a long-term food asset, a bold Mediterranean focal point, or a tough windbreak.

Features:

Ideal prune height range: 4-8m (can reach 12m+ if unpruned)

pH growing conditions: 5.5 to 7.5

Shade or full sun: Full sun

Minimum pot year 5: 90L pot or in-ground

Time to fruit age: 8-12 years from seed

Stone pines build deep taproots early on, giving them top-notch drought tolerance once established. They produce large, heavy cones containing thick-shelled seeds—the classic Mediterranean pine nut. The needles are soft, grey-green, and hold up well to harsh summer heat. They adapt easily to well-drained, sandy soils and require very little fussing once rooted in place.

Interesting Notes:

Pine nuts are one of the most expensive nuts in the world, prized for their rich, buttery flavor and key role in authentic pesto.

The seeds inside the cones stay viable for years, and the thick bark offers excellent natural protection against heat and dry spells.

Pickup from Parkwood, WA. Delivery to Perth Metro only.

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