Chir Salli (Pinus roxburghii)

You will get 11 seeds of Pinus roxburghii, CHIR SALLI for planting.

Pinus roxburghii, also known as Chir Pine or Longleaf Indian Pine, is a large tree native to the Himalayas. It grows at lower altitudes and has red-brown bark, needle-like yellowish-green leaves, and ovoid conic green cones that mature to glossy chestnut-brown. Despite its weak wood, it is widely used for timber and resin production, with the resin yielding turpentine. The tree's thick bark is used for various purposes by locals, and it is occasionally used as an ornamental tree in hot and dry areas due to its drought tolerance.

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed