Pinus pinea has been cultivated for its edible pine nuts since prehistoric times and is still used today for this purpose. It is also widely grown for its ornamental value and is often planted in gardens and parks around the world. Pinus pinea features a flat, umbrella-shaped crown and is self-fertile. The pine nuts ripen around mid-autumn. Pinus pinea is native from southern Europe in Portugal through to the Middle East in Lebanon. Learn more about Pinus pinea.