Caribbean Pine. Caribbean pitch pine (Pinus caribaea)

Family: Pinaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Pinus caribaea is an evergreen Tree growing to 30 m (98ft) by 20 m (65ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Birds, Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid and saline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring is obtained as a by-product of other resins that are released from the pulpwood. — Seed - raw or cooked.; The seeds are narrowly ovoid, up to 6mm long and 3mm wide.; A vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product of other resins that are released from the pulpwood.

Habitat & North American Range

Hillsides and plains at low elevations from sea level to 600 metres. Found in a wide range of forest and savannah habitats, often as a pioneer species, for instance after fires, where it can create pure stands. (Zone 10)