Swiss Stone Pine – Pinus cembra

5-Year-Old Potted Evergreen Tree

Grow a beautiful evergreen landscape tree with the added appeal of edible pine nuts! Swiss Stone Pine (Pinus cembra) is a majestic, slow-growing conifer native to the European Alps and parts of Eastern Europe. Its symmetrical pyramid-shaped crown and soft blue-green needles make it an attractive focal point for larger landscapes, alpine gardens, and rockeries.

Known for its resilience in cooler, mountainous climates, this distinctive pine combines ornamental beauty with the potential to produce edible seeds known as pine nuts.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Pinus cembra

• Common Name: Swiss Stone Pine

• Plant Age: 5 years old

• Plant Type: Evergreen conifer

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

• Mature Height: Approximately 50–70 feet in its native habitat

• Growth Rate: Slow growing

• Growth Habit: Dense, symmetrical, pyramid-shaped crown

• Needles: Long, soft, blue-green needles

• Seeds: Edible pine nuts

Landscape Features

Swiss Stone Pine makes a striking addition to thoughtfully designed landscapes.

• Alpine Gardens: A natural choice for cool-climate and mountain-inspired gardens.

• Rock Gardens: Adds evergreen structure and height to rockeries.

• Landscape Focal Point: Its symmetrical form creates an attractive specimen tree.

• Year-Round Interest: Soft blue-green needles provide evergreen color throughout the year.

• Pine Nut Potential: Produces edible seeds known as pine nuts.

Growing and Care Instructions

Sunlight: Provide ample sunlight for optimal growth.

Soil: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

Climate: Best suited to cooler climates and mountainous environments.

Wind Protection: Choose a location protected from strong winds.

Drainage: Avoid poorly drained planting areas.

Allow room for its eventual mature size. In its native habitat, Swiss Stone Pine can reach approximately 50–70 feet tall.

Shipping Information

• Five-year-old potted trees.

• Price includes shipping to most locations.

• Orders ship Monday and Tuesday by UPS 3 Day Select.

• We cannot ship these trees to PO Boxes.

• Alaska, Hawaii, remote locations, and U.S. territories may require a freight surcharge.

• Scenic Hill Farm is a licensed Oregon nursery.

Please note: The five-year age describes the tree being shipped, not its mature size. Swiss Stone Pine is a slow-growing tree that develops its characteristic landscape form over time.