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Evergreen Cones with Sap: Normal Reproductive Structures

Black pine-shaped cones, 1.5 inches, very sappy, on evergreen branches.

Explanation

Immature reproductive cones. Early stages have thick sap coating. Will mature, dry, fall in autumn. Male and female cones both produced. Normal—no action needed.

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