SFA-MN Discussion

[tinknal]

I'm looking for Korean Pines. They are an edible nut bearing cold hardy tree. There seems to be very few nurserys growing these, and I can find none in MN. Does anyone know a a local source for these?

[Bud Leafe]

Could you clue me in to what these look like and what climates they grow in presently? Other than Korea, of course.

Have you contacted any UofM Extension people?

[tinknal]

I am in the process of ordering some from Canada (spendy!). They produce edible seeds like the (I believe) pinion pine of the desert southwest. I also ordered some dwarf siberian pines. These are supposed to be similar. They are a very cold hardy tree that is an important source of nuts for human and wildlife consumption in asia. As far as I can tell from pictures they look somewhat like a white pine. I don't think the U is working with them but I'll check.

[buckskin]

Did you find the trees?

How are they doing?

How would you do it different if you did it over?


John

[tinknal]

I found some trees, ordered them and planted them. Due to an unforseen extended absence from home they all died. I went with the siberian pines. I found them at a nursery in Washington state. I intend to try again. I cannot remember the name of the nursery.