Where to find JBP Pinecones?

[Trojan Phil]

Apologies of this is the wrong place for this.

I al looking for just the pinecones from a JBP. Do not need the seeds, so something that's already don't it's thing it perfect. Only thing I find are either closed with seeds and they want silly money, or random pinecones from who knows what species.

Anyone have an idea where I can find 6 or 8 JBP cones?

Thank you

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Under JBP trees.


Seriously, go to a public Japanese Garden and you’ll likely find some JBP with cones.

 

[Shibui]

I've been burning them as firelighters most of the winter but I don't think your USDA will like me posting some over.
I agree with Brian. Check out some botanic gardens or Japanese gardens. Ask the garden staff before picking cones but I suspect they would be happy to help supply a few.

 

[Trojan Phil]

Under JBP trees.


Seriously, go to a public Japanese Garden and you’ll likely find some JBP with cones.

Thanks dude. love the Huntington, but it's a hike as I'm in Palm Springs.

Was hoping someone might have them 'just laying around'.

Will see what pops up

 

[Mats Hagström]

I use my local botanical garden as an excellent source of appropriately harvested seed, cones and (when appropriate) scion wood. Calflora.org or calscape.org are good for finding natives.

 

[BonsaiPoppie]

If your in my neck of the woods, i have a JBP in my front yard.

 

[Trojan Phil]

If your in my neck of the woods, i have a JBP in my front yard.

Brother I wish, but sadly no.

If you are so inclined, I will gladly Venmo/Zelle you some $$ to throw a few in a USPS box and send them to me.

 

[BonsaiPoppie]

Brother I wish, but sadly no.

If you are so inclined, I will gladly Venmo/Zelle you some $$ to throw a few in a USPS box and send them to me.

Trojan Phil. My JBP is full of pinecones but they are green. I am not sure when they will turn brown and open. I never really paid attention. But when the time comes, I will gladly share them with you.

 

[BonsaiPoppie]

Here is what they look it.

 

[Trojan Phil]

Trojan Phil. My JBP is full of pinecones but they are green. I am not sure when they will turn brown and open. I never really paid attention. But when the time comes, I will gladly share them with you.

That would be most excellent indeed.

Whenever they hit the ground, hit me up! Will gladly cover shipping and a beer tax.

 

[BonsaiPoppie]

Trojan Phil. I have some JBP pine cones that are ready if you still interested.

 

[Paradox]

@Trojan Phil See the post above this one

 

[birchman]

Trojan Phil. I have some JBP pine cones that are ready if you still interested.

Hi @BonsaiPoppie , did those cones yield good seed? I ask because here in the southern hemisphere I've got some cones at a similar stage to your picture from August 2023. I'm hoping mine will round the last bend and be viable come March.

 

[Bonsai Nut]

Trojan Phil. I have some JBP pine cones that are ready if you still interested.

@Trojan Phil never really said, but I am assuming he was looking for JBP seeds (?) not just cones for the sake of cones. If so, it might be more practical just to knock a bunch of seeds out of the cones, and send those in an envelope.

 

[BonsaiPoppie]

Hi @BonsaiPoppie , did those cones yield good seed? I ask because here in the southern hemisphere I've got some cones at a similar stage to your picture from August 2023. I'm hoping mine will round the last bend and be viable come March.

I do not know how good the seeds are. When I planted the tree, it was about three feet high. That was about seven years ago. its now about eleven or twelve feet high. I should plant some in February and see how many seedlings I get.

@Trojan Phil never really said, but I am assuming he was looking for JBP seeds (?) not just cones for the sake of cones. If so, it might be more practical just to knock a bunch of seeds out of the cones, and send those in an envelope.

If I don't hear from him, I'll plant a slug of 'em. Everyone likes a JBP. We have a 9 month growing season out here, so they do grow fast.