Looking to buy some Scots pine seeds

[Snipz]

Hi,

I'm looking to buy some Scots pine seeds to cultivate if anyone can point me in the right direction please?

Thanks
Rick

[Greg F]

Hi Rick,
Have you tried ebay? Ive found seeds a bit hit and miss from ebay but had some success.

Greg

[shibui]

Just remember that pine seed is a prohibited import now to prevent a couple of diseases that we don't already have from coming in. Pine seed won't get through quarantine if they see it so best to look for local sellers.

[Snipz]

I took a punt on some red and black seeds from flea-bay from a local seller so will need to see how they go but could not fine any Scots: I might need to relocate a few fallen cones in Autumn...

[Jiro]

If you find an Australian seller please update the thread as I have run into the same issue. Would really love to increase my Scots pine collection. Only have one tree, although it does struggle in the Sydney summer.

[63pmp]

I have a scots pine growing in the paďdock. Has dozens of cones on it. I can post some if you want.

[Snipz]

I have a scots pine growing in the paďdock. Has dozens of cones on it. I can post some if you want.

That would be amazing; more than happy to cover your postage costs if you PM with your email address?

[63pmp]

I went down and had a look at the scotty. There are probably 2-3 dozen cones that will ripen in summer. But all of last seasons have opened and lost all their seed. So you will have to wait a few months. I vageuly remember the tree is some kind of cultivar with shortish needles, but might be wrong. I planted it out about 15 years ago to fatten up a bit, and now its about 15 feet tall, and home to at least 5 finch families, a handful of paper wasps and the odd black snake.

We're also in drought at the moment so will be anyone's guess how viable the seed will be.

[Snipz]

Ok mate; I’m in no immediate rush. Thank you