Pine cones..?

what season do pine cones fall off the tree??





why do they do it?





how long would if take for a pine tree to grow from the cone??





and any thing else you know would be useful.... :)

Pine cones..?
What season do pine cones fall off the tree?





Answer: Usually during the late summer or fall seasons.





Why do they do it?





Answer: It's really the weight of the pine cone that makes it snap off. Also when pine cones fall to the ground seeds are usually despersed this way sometimes. It's also good for the tree that pine cones do fall off because it makes room for new ones. Wind and animals contribute to them falling off sometimes.








How long would if take for a pine tree to grow from the cone?





Answer: Don't you mean: How long would it take for a pine tree to grow from a seed? Well that depends. It may take several days, several weeks, or several months! Not only that, weather conditions have to be just right for the seed to germinate and survive on its own.





And anything else? Pine seeds may need stratification also. Usually a month or 2 in cold weather. When they are very young sprouts they may need in-direct light so they don't get cooked! And maybe a little protection from the wind. Pines when they are a few weeks old start to grow there true needles. If the seedling can survive its first dormant period of winter then that is how you will know that it is going to survive being in the wild!





Hope that helps.

miriam