The Pinus pineapple, known as domestic pine or pine nuts, is a evergreen tree with needle leaves, tilted ovoid cones containing edible pine nuts, grey-brown bark, and shape conical or umbrella that can exceed 20 meters high. This tree is appreciated for the production of pine nuts used in the kitchen, as well as for its ornamental role in parks and gardens. Its longevity and adaptability to different types of soil and climates contribute to its widespread presence in many regions of the world.
leaves: the leaves of the domestic pine are aghiform, long
about 10-20 cm, thin and grouped in pairs. Are of
dark green and persistent throughout the year.
cones: cones are a distinctive feature of this species. I am
large, ovoid-shaped, often tilted down. Every cone
contains seeds known as pine nuts, which are edible and appreciated in
Kitchen.
bark: the bark of the domestic pine is thick, gray-brown. With time, it becomes darker and rougher.
Height
and shape: this tree can reach remarkable heights,
over 20 meters. Its shape is generally conical or
umbrella.
roots: the radical system is wide and deep, allowing the tree
resist drought conditions.
habitat: the domestic pine is native to the Mediterranean basin and thrives in
Mediterranean climates, with mild winters and hot and dry summers.
use: the main utility of domestic pine is linked to production
of pine nuts, which are used in the kitchen for their rich taste and
aromatic. Moreover, the tree is appreciated as an ornamental element
in parks and gardens.
longevity: the domestic pine is known for its longevity, with some specimens
who can live for hundreds of years.
Native to the Mediterranean basin, this tree
Evergreen is native to regions such as spagna, the porter,
Italy, Greece and other surrounding areas.
The
its presence is typical in hilly and coastal environments with climates
Mediterranean, characterized by mild winters and hot and dry summers. The domestic pine has demonstrated a remarkable adaptability and can
grow also in poor soils, sandy and calcareous.