Arolla pinetree, Swiss stone pine, Siberian cedar
It is a temperate plant. It is a very hardy tree. Trees need good drainage. They can grow on a range of soil types. It grows at 1,500-2,400 m altitude in the Alps. Heidelberg Victoria. It suits hardiness zones 4-7.
Also known as:
Cirbolya, Moungnett
Edible Portion
- Seeds, Seeds - oil, Male flowers
Where does Arolla pinetree grow?
Found in: Australia, Austria, Britain, Czech, Europe, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Switzerland, Ukraine, United States
Notes: There are over 100 species of Pinus.
Growing Arolla pinetree, Swiss stone pine, Siberian cedar
Cultivation: Fresh nuts can be sown immediately and germinate readily.
Edible Uses: The seeds are eaten. They are used in some pastries and dairy foods. The seeds also yield an edible oil. The male flowers are eaten raw as a snack and famine food.
Production: Trees are slow growing. They take many years before producing cones. Trees live up to 2000 years. The cones should be harvested slightly immature and dried to give the best quality nuts.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
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