Pine Cone Removal

[MSU JBoots]

I’ve seen where some people suggest removing pine cones. I heavily pruned this Austrian pine last fall. It’s producing some vigorous growth in addition yo numerous pine cones. Since I hope to repot it next spring I don’t want it wasting resources on pine cones. However, I’m not sure if keeping them provides some benefits. I learned that keeping some older needles helps keep proper hormones in the tree and thus have been thinking the pine cones could also serve a similar purpose. Any input is greatly appreciated.

 

[Potawatomi13]

Personally would keep some few.

 

[Maiden69]

I remove all cones, from the little that I have read and researched any fruit or seed production creates a strain on the tree.

 

[Dav4]

Yep, I twist them off as soon as I notice them. I don't worry about pollen cones, though.

 

[MSU JBoots]

Thanks I took them off this morning. There were more than I thought! I counted 8.