January 22 to 28, 2017 – The Truth about Pine Cones

Pine Cones! Just about everyone has seen them around the Campuses, but did you know:

  • The term ‘pine cone’ is only correct when talking about cones that come from pine trees.
  • All conifers produce cones as their way of reproducing.
  • All conifer produce male and female cones.
  • The cones hold multiple seeds that are released when the cone has matured.
  • Conifer seeds are wind and animal pollinated.

The images below show a variety of pine cones, as well as a squirrel enjoying the peanut butter that had been placed on the cone!