Red Pine (Pinus resinosa)

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

Pinus resinosa is an evergreen Tree growing to 35 m (114ft 10in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in leaf all year, and the seeds ripen from October 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

Dry woods. The best stands are on light sandy well-drained and slightly acid soils, though it is also found on other soils including poor ones. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)