Q. I’d like to try a live Christmas tree this year. I’ve seen small Italian stone pines for sale here. Are they likely to survive if planted outside in January?
A . Italian stone pine seedlings are often sold as "tabletop" Christmas trees. The Texas A&M Forest Service “Trees of Texas” webpage also states that these trees can be planted in the urban landscapes of Central, South and West Texas. They grow best with good drainage, but are tolerant of drought, salt and slightly alkaline soils.
The Aggie webpage includes a drawing of an Italian stone pine. They may grow up to 50 feet tall with trunks up to 2 feet in diameter.
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