Your Expertise Please - Identification Question

Mubs · 25th February 2008, 11:35 AM

This is an interesting tree that I have not been able to identify on my own. I think is is a spruce (genus Picea) of some sort but I've not been able to find it's species.

My husband took these photos in Whitley Gardens in England. I am wondering what it is because we're trying to find out a) if we may be able to aquire one, and b) if it will grow in our zone (southern Ohio).

Ekka · 25th February 2008, 12:25 PM

It looks a little like a Bunya Pine but the juvenile one doesn't.'

Search this genus Araucaria

TreeDimensional · 25th February 2008, 12:43 PM

Mubs, that looks like it could be a monkey Puzzle (Araucaria araucana) see link for more info. PlantFiles: Detailed information on Monkey Puzzle Tree Araucaria araucana

pomme · 25th February 2008, 01:02 PM

Monkey Puzzle for sure

TREE-SURFER · 25th February 2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeDimensional

Mubs, that looks like it could be a monkey Puzzle (Araucaria araucana) see link for more info. PlantFiles: Detailed information on Monkey Puzzle Tree Araucaria araucana

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Originally Posted by pomme

Monkey Puzzle for sure

For sure, Monkey Puzzle or Chilean Pine. I believe in some places around the world, they are protected for being endangered. Should grow ok where you are. If you can get your hands on one.

Mubs · 26th February 2008, 09:45 AM

Thanks to everyone! I think we've cracked this one.

Done it · 28th February 2008, 12:51 AM

This is a Bunya Pine, just up the road. They sell Norfolk Island Pines as indoor plants over your way, same family.

Ekka · 28th February 2008, 01:04 AM

Prickly mongrels those Bunyas.

Done it · 28th February 2008, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Ekka

Prickly mongrels those Bunyas.

Yeah, and they bomb you as well.

William Greene · 28th February 2008, 11:14 AM

could it be a monkey tree? i saw one a few years back on highway 101 in oregon that looks very similar to the one posted here

pomme · 28th February 2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ekka

Prickly mongrels those Bunyas.

have you ever been up a monkey puzzle. mean muthus!!!!!!

TREE-SURFER · 29th February 2008, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by pomme

have you ever been up a monkey puzzle. mean muthus!!!!!!

Yeh, Skid outta them and you won't need a shave for a month.

25th February 2008, 11:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mubs I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Posts: 2	Your Expertise Please - Identification Question This is an interesting tree that I have not been able to identify on my own. I think is is a spruce (genus Picea) of some sort but I've not been able to find it's species. My husband took these photos in Whitley Gardens in England. I am wondering what it is because we're trying to find out a) if we may be able to aquire one, and b) if it will grow in our zone (southern Ohio).

25th February 2008, 12:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ekka Admin - Dip Arb & Hort Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 8,085	Re: Your Expertise Please - Identification Question It looks a little like a Bunya Pine but the juvenile one doesn't.' Search this genus Araucaria __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

25th February 2008, 12:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
TreeDimensional Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 370	Re: Your Expertise Please - Identification Question Mubs, that looks like it could be a monkey Puzzle (Araucaria araucana) see link for more info. PlantFiles: Detailed information on Monkey Puzzle Tree Araucaria araucana

25th February 2008, 01:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
pomme Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: england Posts: 221	Re: Your Expertise Please - Identification Question Monkey Puzzle for sure

26th February 2008, 09:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mubs I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Posts: 2	Re: Your Expertise Please - Identification Question Thanks to everyone! I think we've cracked this one.

28th February 2008, 01:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ekka Admin - Dip Arb & Hort Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 8,085	Re: Your Expertise Please - Identification Question Prickly mongrels those Bunyas. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

28th February 2008, 11:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
William Greene Sappling Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Center Conway,N.H. USA Posts: 19	Re: Your Expertise Please - Identification Question could it be a monkey tree? i saw one a few years back on highway 101 in oregon that looks very similar to the one posted here __________________ HVA USER SINCE 1973 HVA DEALER SINCE 1979 WWW.WOODNSAWS.ORG

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