Pine cone fragments are neatly arranged in a circle around the squirrel’s perch. Synchronized conifer masting cycles — or the yearly variation in the number of cones produced — vary by species.

Evergreen trees that produce cones are called conifers. There are more than 600 species of conifers — which include pines, firs and spruce — each with its own type and size of cones.

The pine cone was so huge that as I passed a garage sale near home, I could see it from the road. And I knew I had to have it. Best of all, this wasn’t really a sale, rather a large pile of ...

2. Korean pine (Pinus koraiensis), hardy in zones 3-7, displays 4- to 6-inch-long “robust” brown pine cones. Within each cone, you’ll find tasty pine nuts. Roast them for a treat. 3.

Most pine cone seeds are edible and not poisonous, but experts say Norfolk Island pine and yew trees are not true pine trees and both are toxic and should be avoided. 5 options for pine cones ...

He can load up four or five 42-gallon trash bags full of ponderosa pine cones in a short detour. He then sells them for $5 per sack to a pine cone buyer in La Pine, earning him $20 to $25.

If the pine cone production cycles are more erratic, the insects can't adjust to the cycle and prey on the seeds and cones. Pine trees can be expected to have a bumper crop of pine cones every ...

I decided to find the tree who sent me this pine cone message. I traced my vision from the crown of pine cones down the long trunk until I found the base of the tree about 15 feet away.

One of the tree’s natural companions in those forests is another conifer, the popular Hinoki cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa). Long before I knew that, I planted one not far from my umbrella pine.

And their cones are as varied as the trees themselves. Here are six of Simeone’s favorite conifers suited for American gardens. Consider planting one or more for exceptional off-season interest. 1.