Pinus koraiensis (Korean Pine)
Pinus koraiensis (Korean Pine), versatile, cold-hardy, and beautiful pine cultivar. When young, it has pyramidal branches with thickly packed needles that feather to the ground. The tree takes on a more loose pyramidal form as it grows, with a rounded crown and horizontally spreading limbs that often reach the ground. It is drought resistant to a degree. It has big edible seeds in its mature brown cones (Pine nuts). Its wood is utilized for building and furnishings.
Botanical Name : Pinus koraiensis
Common Name : Korean Pine
Height : 100 ft
Spread : 40-50 ft
Germination Info : Seed requires 60 days warm moist stratification followed by 90 days cold moist stratification
Hardiness zone : 2-7
Other info : Seed germinates best when in the presence of light so lightly cover when sowing.
Average seed per ounce : Approx. 50