{"product_id":"large-pine-cones","title":"Box of Large Pine Cones from Longleaf Pine Trees","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLarge Pine Cones: Natural Longleaf Pine Cones for Decor \u0026amp; Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSome pine cones fit in your palm. Our large pine cones fill both hands. At about \u003cstrong\u003e8\" long and 5\" wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, these Longleaf Pine Cones bring real presence to a mantel, wreath, or holiday table. If you've been hunting for large pine cones for decorating, you won't get this look from the small cones sold at craft stores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrom Our Longleaf Pine Straw Fields to Your Front Door\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf you've spread our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/midatlanticpinestraw.com\/pages\/why-pine-straw-mulch\" title=\"Why Use Longleaf Pine Straw: A Superior Mulch\"\u003eLongleaf Pine Straw\u003c\/a\u003e in your beds, you already know the beautiful, natural products that come from these amazing trees. Our pine cones come from the \u003cstrong\u003esame longleaf pine fields\u003c\/strong\u003e that produce our premium pine straw. The tall, slow-growing longleaf pine is native to the Southern coastal plain and grows some of the largest cones of any pine in the eastern U.S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery fall the mature cones drop to the forest floor. We gather them, clean them, and box them up. Their natural variety is what makes them look so good grouped together. Once you've held a longleaf pine cone, the ordinary ones look tiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy Decorators Love Our Large Decorative Pine Cones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra large:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 8\" long × 5\" wide, roughly two to three times the size of a typical craft-store cone. A few go a long way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean and ready to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e cleaned before they're boxed, so you can unpack them and start decorating without sorting through dirt and debris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% natural:\u003c\/strong\u003e real longleaf pine cones, not painted, scented, or artificial. Leave them natural or finish them however you'd like.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for the holidays and beyond:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall harvest tables, Thanksgiving centerpieces, Christmas wreaths and garland, and winter displays that last for years to come.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge craft pine cones:\u003c\/strong\u003e sturdy, open scales are easy to paint, glitter, wire into wreaths, or cut into pine cone \"flowers.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrom a grower you know:\u003c\/strong\u003e the same fields and the same team behind Mid-Atlantic Pine Straw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChoose Your Box of Large Pine Cones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eBox\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCones per box\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eApprox. weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSM (Small) Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–12 cones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~4 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA centerpiece, a mantel display, a bowl or basket, or one craft project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMD (Medium) Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32–34 cones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~9 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWreaths, garland, porch and entryway displays, several rooms, or holiday gifting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLongleaf pine cones are natural, so sizes vary a little from cone to cone. Counts and weights are approximate.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChristmas Decorations with Large Pine Cones (and More Ideas)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDecorating with large pine cones is one of the easiest ways to make a space feel seasonal. A few of our favorite large pine cone Christmas decorations and year-round ideas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTablescapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e run a line of cones down a table runner with candles and greenery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBowls and baskets:\u003c\/strong\u003e a wooden bowl of large pine cones is the easiest seasonal display there is.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWreaths and garland:\u003c\/strong\u003e wire cones onto a grapevine or evergreen base for a full, rustic look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePorch and entryway:\u003c\/strong\u003e fill a lantern, urn, or crate by the front door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnder the tree:\u003c\/strong\u003e tuck cones around the tree skirt, or hang smaller sections as ornaments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMantels and shelves:\u003c\/strong\u003e mix cones with string lights, cinnamon sticks, or dried oranges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKids' crafts and gifts:\u003c\/strong\u003e paint the tips white for a \"snow-dipped\" look, or tie on ribbon for package toppers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLongleaf Pine Cone FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is a longleaf pine cone?\u003c\/strong\u003e Ours average about 8\" long and 5\" wide. Longleaf pines produce some of the largest cones of any eastern pine, often 6–10 inches long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these extra large pine cones the same ones used in your pine cone mulch?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes! The only difference is that our Cones are whole, display-quality cones picked for decorating. If you want pine cones for your garden beds, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/midatlanticpinestraw.com\/products\/shredded-pine-cone-mulch\" title=\"Shredded Pine Cone Mulch\"\u003eShredded Pine Cone Mulch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I cut longleaf pine cones for crafts, like pine cone flowers?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Their large, thick scales are great for pine cone \"flowers\" and slices. Cut across the cone with garden shears or a fine-tooth saw to make a flower-shaped round, then paint or seal it if you like. Wear gloves, since the scale tips can be sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they open or close indoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e Pine cones naturally open in dry air and close up a bit in humid air. Inside a heated home they'll stay open and full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use them outdoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. They're natural and hold up well on porches and in planters through the season. Keep in mind that rain and humidity can make them close up temporarily, and they'll open again once they dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can I order? \u003c\/strong\u003eYou can order directly on this page. We have 2 box sizes: Small holds 10-12 cones while Medium holds 32-34 cones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe also have Cones available in large Tote Bags that hold roughly 600 cones. Please email us if you need a tote (or more). 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