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Can I plant a wild seedling in a pot?

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Sure, try it. Keep in mind, though, that trees grow much bigger than other potted plants, and your pot may not be able to provide it with the space it needs as it grows!

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How long should pine tree seedlings take to bear fruit?

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Trees grow very slowly, so you're looking at a timeframe of multiple decades. The number of years will be different according to type of pine and growing conditions.

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We have a cut Scottish pine with no roots. If we plant it, will it root?

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No. Root structuress are essential for planting trees.

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Do I need to keep grass from growing around the trunk of the tree?

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No, you don't need to. It's natural.

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What type of manure is suitable for a pine tree?

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Manure and fertilizer aren't usually advised. Adding mulch over the root bed is all you really to do.

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What is contouring when planting pine on a large scale?

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This refers to planting trees along the slopes of hill, rather than up and down the slopes.

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What is the required distance from one pine tree to another ?

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There's a lack of consensus on this, especially depending on your reasons for planting. Your best bet is to determine the diameter of the lowest branches' reach from the trunk of a fully mature tree, and allow enough space between seedlings so the lowest branches of two adults don't touch.

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Can a pine tree, if planted to close to driveway or sidewalk, lift the cement?

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Yes! Pine trees were around ten feet from my driveway and lifted the concrete about two inches.

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