Southwestern White Pine (Pinus strobiformis)

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

Pinus strobiformis is an evergreen Tree growing to 25 m (82ft 0in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from September to October. 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, Bark/Inner Bark

Harvest Seasons: Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Rich in oil, the seed has a slightly resinous flavour and a soft texture, it makes an excellent food. — Seed - raw or cooked.; They can also be ground into a powder.; Rich in oil, the seed has a slightly resinous flavour and a soft texture, it makes an excellent food.; The seed is about 12mm long and 10mm wide and has a harder shell than the pinyon pine seeds.

Habitat & North American Range

Moist sheltered sites, usually on rich well-drained soils. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)