Title
Description
The cones mature in 3 years (most pine cones take 18-24 months) and remain closed until they fall to the ground. The cone scales decompose allowing the large edible seeds to be disseminated by birds.
Preview
![image preview](https://dc.cod.edu/horticulture-2242-pinus-cembra/1006/preview.jpg)
Image Source
Karren Wcisel, TreeTopics.com
Image Creation Date
9-21-2008
Keywords
Pinaceae, tree, conifer, cone, needle, evergreen, Pinus cembra, Swiss stone pine