The tree bearing the nuts sold at www.ringingcedarsofrussia.org is called Siberian cedar (or also Siberian pine, Pinus sibirica). It is different from the trees which are called 'cedars' in the U.S. (or, for that matter, from the cedars of Lebanon). Because in Siberia Pinus sibirica tree is only called Siberian cedar (and elsewhere it is often called Siberian pine or Siberian stone pine) - we use the terms 'cedar nuts' and 'pine nuts' interchangeably. We also call our pine nuts 'Siberian cedar nuts' to distinguish them from other varieties of pine nuts (e.g., Korean or 'Chinese' pine nuts, American pinyon pine nuts, Italian pignolia, etc.). See more about the magnificent and sacred Siberian cedar tree.