Prickle Pine (Pinus pungens)

Family: Pinaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Pinus pungens is an evergreen Tree growing to 15 m (49ft 3in) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in leaf all year, 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: Leaves

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. — A vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product of other resins that are released from the pulpwood.

Habitat & North American Range

Shale outcrops and dry rocky or gravelly soils. Usually found on or near exposed ridges at elevations to 1350 metres. Sometimes forming pure forests. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)