Pine bolete (Boletus pinophilus)
Pine bolete (Boletus pinophilus) is a well-known edible in Europe. Folk names help you search — safe ID still needs expertise.
Scientific name: Boletus pinophilus
Habitat
Pine woods and mixed stands with pine, often on sandy acidic soils.
Season
Summer to autumn; regionally earlier than the spruce porcini.
Weather and fruiting
Similar weather needs to porcini, but tied to pine: after rain it often shows earlier on sandy heaths.
More regions
Pine bolete · Scottish Highlands
Cool, wet Atlantic climate; season later and longer than in southern England.
Pine bolete · Cairngorms
Upland granite and pine woods; elevation delays fruiting compared with the coast.
Pine bolete · New Forest
Lowland mixed woods and heath; earlier season after mild, wet summers.
Pine bolete · Lake District
High rainfall on western fells; valleys fruit earlier than high tarns.
Pine bolete · Galloway
Mild, wet south-west Scotland with Sitka and mixed woodland.
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FAQ
What does the map show?
Weather-based foraging chances, not a guarantee that fruit bodies stand at the pin.
Can I eat this mushroom?
No page replaces identification. If unsure, leave it or ask an expert.
When is a trip worth it?
Similar weather needs to porcini, but tied to pine: after rain it often shows earlier on sandy heaths.