Seeds of the pine tree the fruitful (Pinus pinea)

Common name: Stone pine tree Scientific name: Pinus pinea Other names: Pinea pine tree - Umbrella pine tree Aesthetic and fruitful and perennial tree from the pine genus, reaching a height of 25 meters, evergreen, with a dense crown with a flat top shaped like an umbrella, has long bright green leaves that are paired in a sheath, reaching up to 10 cm in length, and it is one of the trees cultivated for its edible fruits. • Flower of the stone pine tree: Its flowers are self-pollinating, with male flowers yellow mixed with brown, while female flowers are pale in color with pink spots. • Fruit and seeds of the stone pine tree: Its fruits are oval to spherical cones exceeding 10 cm in length, containing the seeds inside. • Growing season of the stone pine tree: It is planted from seed in spring, and can also be cultivated throughout the year in moderate regions and agricultural reserves. • Suitable climate and soil for planting the stone pine tree: The stone pine tree loves sunlight, tolerates relative drought and moderate temperatures, and is planted in light, well-drained soil. • Method of planting the stone pine tree: It reproduces through seeds planted at a depth of no more than 1 cm from the soil surface, and is regularly watered until the seedlings appear. • Its benefits and uses: It is cultivated for decoration and for its edible fruits, in addition to its many medicinal uses. • Native habitat of the stone pine tree: It is considered a familiar plant among the inhabitants of the Mediterranean basin, where it forms extensive forests, and it has been cultivated in many places around the world for a very long time.