Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda)

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

Bloom Color: Yellow. Main Bloom Time: Early spring, Late spring, Mid spring. Form: Oval.

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

Flatlands or rolling hills from sea level to 700 metres. Found on a variety of soil types from low poorly drained areas to well drained soils, but usually on poor upland soils. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)