Stone Pine (Pinus pinea)
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Scientific Name: Pinus pinea — Stone Pine / Umbrella Pine.
Native Home: Mediterranean Europe and the eastern Mediterranean, including Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey and Lebanon.
Height: About 50–80 ft (15–25 m).
Lifespan: Around 300 years.
Uses and Harvesting
Pine Nuts: Large edible seeds are the main valuable product.
Harvesting: Mature cones are collected and opened to extract the pine nuts.
Age to Harvest: Seed production can begin around 15–20 years.
Products: Pine nuts, resin, timber and ornamental plants.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Pine nuts have been eaten around the Mediterranean for thousands of years and were used in Roman times.
Global Spread: Widely cultivated in Mediterranean climates and as an ornamental tree worldwide.
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