Majestic Sugar Pine Tree Seeds Pinus lambertiana 200 Seeds

Description: The package contains 50 sugar pine seeds. Information on Sugar Pine: The sugar pine (Pinus lambertiana) is the world's largest pine tree, and is known for its massive cones, pyramidal crown, and cinnamon-red bark. Size Sugar pines can grow to be 250 ft tall and 10 ft in diameter, and can live for 400–500 years. Cones Sugar pines have the longest pinecones of any tree, averaging 12 in long but sometimes reaching 22 in. The cones are filled with seeds that mature in late August and can weigh several pounds. Needles Sugar pine needles are 3 in long and grow in clusters of five. Bark The bark of a young sugar pine is smooth and silvery gray, while the bark of a mature tree is deeply furrowed and cinnamon-red. Branches Sugar pines have large, asymmetrical branches that sweep downward from the weight of their cones. Crown Sugar pines have a pyramidal crown with whorls of horizontal branches. Wood Sugar pine wood is soft, even-grained, and satin-textured, and is highly valued for its quality and dimensional stability. Habitat Sugar pines prefer sandy or loamy soils and full sun or partial shade. They do not grow well in clay soils. Add a touch of natural beauty to your garden with these giant Western Sugar Pine Tree Seeds. Be sure to look up online how to plant by seed. There are very specific instruction on how to cold stratify, get the seed ready for planting, and how to grow. How to Grow and Care for Sugar PineSeed germination is improved if seeds are first cold stratified at 31-40 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 weeks. Soak the seeds in water for one to two days. Then place seeds with a layer of moist sand, vermiculite, peat moss or sphagnum moss and place in a refrigerator. In the early spring, plant seeds one to two inches deep into deep containers filled with equal amounts of sand, loamy soil and compost or peat moss, or plant into a weed-free, tilled seedbed. Plant seeds in full sun or an open shady site in moderate to well-drained loamy soil. Covering seeds with a fine layer of mulch will help prevent seeds from drying out. Soil Composition: Sand, Loam, Chalky, ClaySugar Pine thrive in well-drained soils and require ample space to accommodate their significant size. Adequate watering during the initial growth years is crucial to establish a strong root system. Two special care points include ensuring sugar Pine have enough sun Exposure and protection from strong winds to prevent damage to their towering stature.Seeds were just harvested fall 2024.Not responsible for seed growing conditions or seeds not sprouting due to the difficult nature of stratification, sowing, germination, and growing process. Due to the many and various growing conditions, soils, etc. that can not be controlled, we can not be responsible for seed propagation in your area. All seeds are stored in the refrigerator.All seeds ship in a Kraft Padded Envelop with USPS Tracking. Seeds are in small resealable plastic bags with labels. Will combine shipping for more than one package purchased. No Refunds and No Returns on seeds. Sorry!

Price: 85 USD

Location: Rogue River, Oregon

End Time: 2025-01-15T01:00:53.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5.5 USD