Shortleaf pine

[GGB]

@R3x that would be a good use for the material. That's a long term project for sure. Sheffields.com has seed for echinata and rigida, same growth pattern for $5 USD. They ship internationally, but if I end up collecting some I'll send em your way

 

[R3x]

@R3x that would be a good use for the material. That's a long term project for sure. Sheffields.com has seed for echinata and rigida, same growth pattern for $5 USD. They ship internationally, but if I end up collecting some I'll send em your way

Unfortunately my country (as most European countries - list here: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom) are listed as "no export" ;-( Few seeds (like 20-30) would be enough for me (and virtually costing nothing in the areas where they grow) and I'd also could send anything that is of abundance here. Thank you very much for the offer.

 

[GGB]

I don't have pitch or shortleaf pine growing within 10 miles of me, but they are native, this is almost the time of year for cone collecting though so let me see what I can do

 

[petegreg]

@R3x , what pine species seeds are you looking for? Few years ago I bought P. rigida from some CZ/SK web shop. ...I had same experiences with sheffields, well, export restrictions.

http://www.semenakoexflor.cz/cs/venkovni-jehlicnany-/153-pinus-rigida-30-semen.html

 

[R3x]

@R3x , what pine species seeds are you looking for? Few years ago I bought P. rigida from some CZ/SK web shop. ...I had same experiences with sheffields, well, export restrictions.

http://www.semenakoexflor.cz/cs/venkovni-jehlicnany-/153-pinus-rigida-30-semen.html

Looking for shortleaf pine (pinus echinata) discussed here. Will check the e-shop.

 

[Rusty Davis]

I picked up a couple packs of seeds today. If you don't have any luck let me know

 

[PeaceLoveBonsai]

Update?

 

[Rusty Davis]

So far so good... I planted JRP at the same time also. The short leaf definitely have thinner lighter green needles. I've given the same care and I would say growth has been the same or close. I definitely have more and lower branching on the short leaf. I still would like to find a short leaf at a nursery and play with some that have some size

 

[PeaceLoveBonsai]

Excellent! I’m gonna try and grow some from seed next year. I’d like to see if we could collect some. I think there are a lot down in south MO and northern Arkansas. Cc: @Grant Hamby

 

[Rusty Davis]

I'd love to go on a collecting trip

 

[R3x]

I planted seeds that @Rusty Davis sent me together with some other pine species (JBP, JWP, JRP, Chinese Red Pine (Tabuliformis), Contorta). Here's pictures of Echinata and Controrta - they are grown in shallow mesh collanders (like5cm) so the roots get automatically air-pruned from bottom and sides.

 

[GGB]

@R3x tabuliformis?! I also did those from seed and couldn't find anyone else talking about them. Unfortunately the needles are huge, they have awesome wild forms though.

 

[R3x]

@R3x tabuliformis?! I also did those from seed and couldn't find anyone else talking about them. Unfortunately the needles are huge, they have awesome wild forms though.

Well the description seemed interesting - I didn't ponder much about the needle length. Needles on the seedling are not that long - will see later. If they are too long, will plant them somewhere to get a large tree ;-)

 

[PeaceLoveBonsai]

Just ordered some Shortleaf Pine seedlings. Will ship in the spring. I’d like to learn how they grow then head down to the Ozarks and begin to see if they can be collected.

https://mdc.mo.gov/trees-plants/tree-seedlings

 

[Grant Hamby]

Whoa! That’s awesome! I can’t wait to see how it goes! If you make it down to the Ozarks I’ve got a secret spot where there might be some decent material. I got permission to collect there, too. I just haven’t taken the time yet.

 

[Scribeseventhree]

Just finding your post, this past friday I did some work at ono island in gulf shores Alabama. There was a vacant lot next door to the residence. I pulled these up and potted them, hoping they make it!

 

[Potawatomi13]

@R3x tabuliformis?! I also did those from seed and couldn't find anyone else talking about them. Unfortunately the needles are huge, they have awesome wild forms though.

Forest Farm Nursery feels these are a better substitute for Mugo Pine.

 

[PeaceLoveBonsai]

Just finding your post, this past friday I did some work at ono island in gulf shores Alabama. There was a vacant lot next door to the residence. I pulled these up and potted them, hoping they make it!

Very cool. Keep us posted. I have found them to get a bit cranky when their roots are disturbed, so I’ll be interested in how these do.

 

[Vance Wood]

Forest Farm Nursery feels these are a better substitute for Mugo Pine.

Why, did thy offer you an explanation?

 

[Potawatomi13]

Remembering from past comments on tree on their website. No other explanation. Present search has changed description. Searched other Pines and could not find.