Monterey pine
Pinus radiata

Family: Pinaceae

What it is like

An evergreen tree. It grows up to 65 m tall and spreads 10 m wide.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It needs well-drained soil. It can grow on poor soils. It is best in acid or neutral soils. It suits hardiness zone 8. Arboretum Tasmania.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Australia, Britain, Chile, Colombia, Ethiopia, Falklands, France, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Mexico (country/location of origin), North America (country/location of origin), Portugal, South America, Spain, Tasmania, Turkey, Türkiye, Uruguay, USA

How it is used for food

The seeds are eaten raw. The are extracted by heating the fruit. A vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product of other resins that are released from pulp-wood.

Edible parts

Catkins, nuts, needles - tea, seeds

How it is grown

It grows quickly.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Pinus insignis var. radiata (D. Don) Lemmon;