Bishop's Pine (Pinus muricata)

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

Pinus muricata is an evergreen Tree growing to 20 m (65ft) by 6 m (19ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower in June, and the seeds ripen from January to February. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind. The plant is not self-fertile.

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.; They can be dried and stored for later use.; A vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product of other resins that are released from the pulpwood.

Habitat & North American Range

Found in 7 scattered locations on exposed bluffs and headlands, often drenched by salt spray. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)