Description
Requirements and Tolerances
Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 3-8
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Moderate, consistent moisture
Soil Type: Well-drained
Soil pH: 4.5-6.0
Plant Spacing: 20-30′ apart
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Chilling Hours: None
Heat Tolerance: Moderate
Physical Characteristics
Rootstock: From Seed
Plant Size: 50-80′ tall, 20-40′ wide
Growth Habit: Pyramidal
Foliage Color: Blue-green
Bloom Time: April-May
Flower Color: Yellow
Pine Nut Size: Pine Nut Flavor: Pine Nut Color and Appearance
Growth and Reproduction
Growth Rate: Moderate
Years to Bear: 10-20
Lifespan: 200-300 years
Pollination Requirements: Monoecious
Pollination Mechanisms: Wind
Harvest Time: September-October
Yield & Storage: Low, store in a cool, dry place
Disease Resistance
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Invasive Potential: Low
Native Range: Eastern North America
Nitrogen Fixing: No
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