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Stone Pine

Pinus pinea

Mediterranean pine tree cultivated for its large edible seeds, known as pine nuts, used in cooking.

Family

Pinaceae

Temperature

18-32°C (absolute 8-38°C)

Rainfall

500-700mm (absolute 400-800mm)

Altitude

2500m

Soil pH

4.5-5.5 (absolute 4-6.5)

Soil types

Well-drained sandy soils, tolerant of poor soils