Description: Large Sugarpine cones from Northern California Tahoe area....... FREE shipping. Auction is for one (1) Large size sugar pine cone (14"-17") .....yes they are quite large. I package up these cones very carefully so they arrive in the best possible condition. The Sugar Pine - Pinus lambertiana is the tallest and most massive pine tree on the planet, and has the longest cones of any conifer. These trees are simply immense and their cones are absurdly large if you have not seen them before. Their natural range is very limited to mainly the Sierra and Cascade Mountain Ranges in Northern California and Southern Oregon.These are all harvested on private property in the Lake Tahoe area. Additionally I dry all of my cones in the oven to both set the pitch and to kill any bugs that may have inhabited the cones. Cones will each be different and unique but I only harvest newly fallen, non squirrel damaged cones, not the old crop (snowed on) year old cones that turn gray.The cones are excellent for wreath making, door swags, living room basket décor, holiday centerpieces and even for use as a miniature Christmas tree.I also try to put an extra of another species of cone in the box where they will fit, either from a Hemlock, jeffrey, or white pine as pictured. These are free and allow you to compare the mighty size of the sugar pine to other cones.I seek out cones of medium size all the way to absurdly large. Please note that there is usually limited stock of the jumbo sized cones and I do run out at times as there are very few trees that produce these sized cones and even fewer yet make it to the ground with no damage. I seek out thousands of cones and maybe 8 -10 make the jumbo size.Sizes :Small: 8-11" Perfect size for hanging in the Christmas treeMedium: 11-14" This is a typical cone of most sugarpine cones in our area (Sierra Nevada Mountains)Large (featured in this auction): 14-17" These are well above average cone sizes for our area and harder to find.Jumbo: 17-20+ Exceedingly rare, in most cases you will have to sort thru thousands of cones and you will find maybe 8 to 9 that make this size and reach the ground undamaged. I sort through many many cones to find these in good shape and they are very limited.Condition is New. Shipped with USPS First Class.These cones are never taken off trees, only fallen cones on the forest floor are used.Check out my other listings for painted (frosted) cones as well as different sizes and more holiday themes as well.Please be advised if you store or display these cones on your porch, Squirrels may in fact try to eat them as they do have pine seeds (nuts) inside them that critters find very tasty.* Pinecones are very flammable, never store near any source of open flame or direct heat.
Price: 26.4 USD
Location: Lodi, California
End Time: 2024-09-01T16:01:29.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
