50 Pitch Pine Cones, Small Size Cones, 1.5-2.5", Perfect for Crafting with a Natural Touch, Wedding Accents and Holiday Ornaments For some species, the cones remain tightly closed until exposed to very warm temperatures. The Pitch Pine, for example, will remain closed on the tree for years until exposed to temperatures over 130oF. The strategy here is that the tree will not release seeds until after a forest fire has burned the twig and leaf debris from the forest floor, making the site suitable for seedling germination and growth We collect the seed by gently tumbling the cones Discount Pricing: The more you purchase the less you pay/cone. Bulk cones available all year round. Conifers are the cone bearing trees; The conifers represent a very successful part of the plant world. They enjoy a worldwide distribution, and have been around for the past 200 million years, producing their unique cones as their means of reproduction Latin Name: Pinus rigida. Cones are naturally imperfect, beautifully crafted by nature, made in the USA.