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Edible Pine Nut Trees

The following are the varieties of Edible Nut Pine trees that are available. We have several other varieties, but they still are in the test stage, and will be available for sale in the near future. All original seeds were obtained from Europe and Asia. Namely from Switzerland, Denmark, Russia, Mongolia, Eastern Siberia, Northern China. Zones 1 - 3.

Inoculant for Edible Pine Nut Trees - $22.50 per bag. Each bag of inoculant is enough for 55 tree

( Using soil from under white pine is not sufficient to inoculate these trees)

We ship EDIBLE NUT PINE TREES and ALL OTHER TREES to all of CANADA(including (BRITISH COLUMBIA) UNITED STATES

Excepting orders for 2024

Korean Pine - (Pinus koraiensis)

Zone 2-9 - See Zone Map

A tall growing tree, reaching a height of 100 ft. plus. Needles are on the average of 8" in length with a light tinge colouring of bluish green, thus presenting a very ornamental appearance. Production starts at 7 - 8 years of age on the average.

Note: We have had some trees bear at the age of 6 years from seed. Cone average are near 70 nuts. We find that the trees are maintenance free, with no pests to date.

Prefers sandy to loam type soil, but with adequate preparation, will grow in most types of soil. Even clay! Good drainage is necessary.

Do not plant without inoculant

1 - 7"                 $ price upon request good supply available at rhoras@nuttrees.com
8- 10"               $ price available upon request good supply available at rhoras@nuttrees.com
11 - 19"             $ 31.00ea
20 24" $ 49.00ea
25 -30" $ 62.00 ea
31 -34"     $ 74.00 ea
35-39" $ 99.00 ea
40-47" $ 149.00 ea
48-60+ $ 240.00 ea

Armand Pine - (Pinus armandii)

Height at maturity 60 to 120 feet. A majestic tree, with silvery-blue colour which hold all year round. The needles look very delicate from 5 to 7 inches in length. Will grow in light clay, black loam, or sandy loam, but must have good drainage. Seed originated from Tibet.
Nut shells are thin, and easily cracked between one fingers. Nuts are smaller than the Korean pine, but other attributes to this species make it unique. Start to bear cones at the age of 5 to 8 years. Still under observation and testing here, but shows signs of a potential commercial crop.

Needs inoculant.

6 to 8" seedlings spring 2025
10 to 15" seedlings sold out

Jeffrey Pine - (Pinus jeffreyi)

Zone 4-9 - See Zone Map

Maximum height at maturity to 150 feet. Tree has unusual appearance, in that the trunk diameter is quite large in comparison to height, especially when very young. Needles are very long, up to 8 inches in length. Needles give off a fragrance, especially in the Spring.

Inoculant is required
4 - 8" seedlings spring 2025
29-36" seedlings sold out

Whitebark Pine (Pinus Albicaulus)

Zone 3-9 - See Zone Map

Maximum height at maturity to 60 feet. Trees are noted for their smooth white exfoliating bark and red twigs. Very ornamental in appearance. Bearing age is from 5 - 8 years.

Nut size is the same as Pinus cembra. Needs inoculant.

2 year old seedlings 5- 8" 42.00 ea

4 year seedlings 12 - 14" 70.00 ea

Macedonian Pine - (Pinus peuce)

Zone 4-9 - See Zone Map

Maximum height at maturity 70 feet. Very ornamental pine with bluish needles in the Spring, turning to a dark green in the summer. Bearing age from 4 to 6 years. Seeds are approximately the same size as the Pinus cembra. Potential for commercial nut production.

8 - 10" seedlings spring 2026
12 - 16" seedlings sold out

Pinus cembra var. siberica

Zone 2-9 - See Zone Map

Trees are very ornamental in appearance having a very blue colour to the needles. Slow growing at first, but with inoculant they should be producing cones by 5 - 8 years. Mature height to 100 feet. (This variety is described by Du Tour)

Will grow in a variety of soils from wet clay to Peat moss or sandy loam. Supply is very limited on larger sizes.

1-8" $23.50 ea

10 - 15" sold out

16 - 26" sold out

27 -31" $65.00 ea

Siberian Cedar (Pinus siberica)

Zone 1-9 - See Zone Map

Mature height to 100 feet. Tree is noted for the thin shell of the nut. One is able to crack it between ones fingers. It appearance is quite outstanding with bluish needles which makes it a very valuable landscape and specimen type of tree. Very similiar to Korean pine, but more narrow in appearance. Production of cones usually start between the age of 6 to 10 years. Seeds are larger than Swiss stone pine, but the thinness of shell makes it a very valuable type for commercial nut production.

Original seed obtained from Russia and Siberia.

Needs inoculant.
Supply is very limited.

1 - 8" price upon request supply is very good

9 -    11" price upon request - good supply available
12 - 15"     $24.00 ea
16 - 19"    $28.00 ea
20 - 30"        $38.00 ea

*31-34" $69.00 ea

*35-39" $180.00 ea

*40-60+ $225.00 ea

(Pinus siberica f. humistrata)

Zone 1-9 - See Zone Map

Dwarf form that grows in a clay type to coarser types of soils at higher altitudes in the mountains.
Original seed were from Asia. Needs inoculant. Only a few seedlings available.

6 - 9" seedlings sold out

(Pinus siberica f. coronans)

Zone 1-9 - See Zone Map

Trees have a wide and dense crown. Quite drought resistant. Original seeds from Asia.
Needs inoculant. Only a few seedlings available.

5 - 10" seedlings $42.00 ea

(Pinus siberica f. turfosa)

Zone 2-9 - See Zone Map

This tree grows in peat in its natural habitat. We have planted these in a light clay & peat moss, as well as sandy loam & peat with much success.

Original seed obtained from Siberia. Needs inoculant. Only a few seedlings available at this time.

5 - 8" seedlings spring 2026

Pinyon Pine - (Pinus edulis)

Zone 8-9 - See Zone Map

Beautiful blue colour. Drought tolerant pine, native to the Rocky Mountains. Short trunk with spreading branches. Edible nuts.

Hardy in climatic zones 6 or 7 only.

3 year old seedlings spring 2026

Swiss Stone Pine (Pinus cembra)

Zone 2-9 - See Zone Map

Very hardy tree, reaching at maturity of 100 feet. Will withstand extreme weather conditions.â€¨ Potential commercial nut crop type of tree. Grows in a clay type of soil with adequate moisture. In its native habitat, it grows in open areas on northern slopes in heavy clay. Although they grow in heavy clays, this will do equally, as well in sandy to loam type of soil as well. Cones take 3 years to mature, but each year new cones are formed, insuring a continuous crop, once they reach bearing age. This product has a very attractive appearance, with an enriched blue colour to the needles all year round. Has the distinction for producing edible nuts and landscaping. We have had trees produce cones at the age of 5 years, but normally it takes 7-9 years. With our experience, it will take approximately 12 years of age to produce up to 1 bushel of cones. Although it is stated by other authorities, crop production begin's at 40 years of age. This product requires inoculant for best growth and results.

1-8" $16.00 ea

9-12"         sold out
13-17"       $36.00 ea
18-25"     sold out

34-43" $67.00 ea

Pinus pumila

Zone 3-9 - See Zone Map

Also referred to as a Dwarf Pine. This specimen is categorized as a cold hardy of the edible pine nut trees. Grows on exposed sites in Siberia to Northern Japan at high altitudes. This product require's a coarse type (granular) of soil with good drainage to survive. Colour varies from blue to gray green. Is enriched in an ornamental appearance. Maximum height at maturity is approximately 9 feet. Will produce edible nuts from age(s) 5-7 years.â€¨ This product requires inoculent for best growth and results. â€¨Limited supplyâ€¨, as supply lasts.

4-8" spring 2026

Pinus Wallichiana

The leaves ("needles") are in fascicles (bundles) of 5 and are 12–18 cm long with beautiful blue colouring; is of a fine specimen. They are noted for being flexible along their length, and often droop gracefully. The cones are long and slender--16–32 cm--yellow-buff when mature, with a thin scale. An excellent producer of fine edible nut pine. Nuts are small but edible. BEAUFTIFUL LANDSCAPE TREE - Noted for its hugh cones, and long drooping needles. Cones may stay with the tree for more than one season. Very rare in the landscape business. note: will not fill nuts every year at my location.

9 - 12"          spring 2026
12 - 15"        sold out
16 - 18"        sold out

20-30" 52.oo ea

31-42" 78.00 ea

43-52" 125.00 ea

54-65"` 165.00 ea

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