Question
Where does a norfolk island pine seed come from? When and how?

Answer
Hi Joseph,
Thanx for your question.  The Norfolk Island pine  (Araucaria heterophylla) is not really a pine tree and is native to Norfolk Island in the South Pacific.  The seed comes from a large cone structure that can take an average of 18 months to ripen.  Cones usually fall in late summer in Southern California.

Here is a link with a picture of what the tree looks like with its cones.  I hope this helps.
Tom

http://www.plantshots.com/img986.htm