Iconic umbrella-canopied Mediterranean pine producing edible seeds. Drought-tolerant and long-lived; trees take decades to begin coning.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 7–11 | −17.8 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H5 | −15 °C to −10 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 7–9 | −12 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 3–7 | −5 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Slow to crop — first cones at 15–20 years, full production at 35+ years
- Plant for legacy or for the architectural form rather than near-term harvest
Categories
Related plants
Cross-check Pine nut — Stone Pine against your zones