Sugar Pine – Pinus lambertiana Seeds | 15 Seeds | King of Pines | Giant Pine Cones | Fragrant Evergreen Tree

Grow a true forest giant with Sugar Pine (Pinus lambertiana), proudly known as the “King of Pines.” This 15-seed pack is perfect for growers who want multiple starts of one of the tallest and most majestic pine species in North America.

Sugar Pine is famous for producing the largest cones of any California pine, measuring an impressive 12 to 22 inches long. Native to the Sierra Nevada and Cascade Mountains, this evergreen conifer can reach heights of 175–200 feet at maturity. In its early years, it grows narrow and upright before developing long horizontal branches that gracefully carry its massive, pendulous cones.

Its blue-green needles grow in bundles of five and emit a fresh evergreen fragrance. Highly valued as a specimen tree, shade tree, bonsai subject, or even Christmas tree, Sugar Pine adds elegance and grandeur to landscapes.

You will receive:
✔️ 15 Sugar Pine seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Detailed germination instructions
✔️ Non-pretreated seeds
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Sugar Pine, King of Pines
Botanical Name: Pinus lambertiana
Plant Type: Large evergreen conifer
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Average, well-drained soil
Watering: Medium
Mature Height: 130–200 feet
Mature Spread: Approximately 7 feet when young (broadens with age)
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
USDA Zones: 6–10
Special Features: Extra-large cones, fragrant evergreen needles, long-lived tree, bonsai potential

💡 Care Tip:
Soak seeds in water for 24 hours. Cold stratify for 90 days at approximately 40°F in a moist (not wet) medium. Sow 3/4 inch deep and keep soil consistently moist during germination.