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Flutterby
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On a recent walk from Earby to Elslack walking along the old railway, line my family and i came across a Monkey puzzle tree in an obscure place when turning off left of the track. thought there must have been a dwelling there long ago as who would plant a tree like that there?
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Flutterby
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Posted - 03/01/2007 : 09:12
Calluna, what about this on E-Bay, suppose you could give it a go by keeping it indoors until its warmer?http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Monkey-Puzzle-Tree-Auracaria-Auracana_W0QQitemZ130063554732QQihZ003QQcategoryZ42356QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item130063554732 |
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Posted - 03/01/2007 : 09:14
Ahhh,thanks for the info Nolic,there are 2 trees in Darwen which have trunks as described and are very similar to Monkey puzzle trees,I just thought they were,I was told that NORSEMEN planted them.
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Callunna
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Posted - 03/01/2007 : 09:27
Thanks, Flutterby! Never thought to look on eBay. I wonder how long it will take to grow into a tree rather than a pot plant? Still, it's worth a go. |
Bruff
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Posted - 03/01/2007 : 11:03
The Vikings must have travelled a long way, as it's also known as the Chile Pine
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Posted - 03/01/2007 : 11:15
Leif Erikson was on the American continent 500 years before Chris Columbus ! Perhaps that's where they discovered it? Nolic
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Posted - 03/01/2007 : 14:03
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Callunna wrote:
Thanks, Flutterby! Never thought to look on eBay. I wonder how long it will take to grow into a tree rather than a pot plant? Still, it's worth a go.
Hi H
I had a Monkey Puzzle tree in my garden in Kent. It was transplanted there from another garden. It took nearly 2 years to die so I would imagine it would take a lot longer to grow.......
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Callunna
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Posted - 03/01/2007 : 16:00
Hmm. I'm not exactly renowned for my horticultural skills. In fact, my nickname is Fingers Of Death.I put it down to the fact that I'm a veggie - plants obviously feel threatened that I'll eat them. However, at the time of writing I'm the current highest bidder - hopefully I should get the 16cm tree for under a tenner. Not bad, eh? I'll come back with a report on how it's doing in 10 years' time... |
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Posted - 03/01/2007 : 19:02
J ust feed it regularly with miracle grow should make it ok, i bought a tiny plant from the hospice shop in Colne a few years back. It grew and grew and was enormous. No-one knew what it was it! was beautifull and reminded me of a candleabra. It grew upwards of about twelve feet and outwardssix feet. I did find out by lookingit up at the library as to what it wasit wasa Angelica plant , dont buy one if you havent got lots of space as i had,but it was fun watching it grow as i never have seen anything quite likelike it1 |
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Posted - 04/01/2007 : 05:58
H. Stop mucking about and get one planted. the tree is stubby, spikey and very unusual. Sounds just like you........
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Posted - 04/01/2007 : 08:09
I think ishall look around for one now! |
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Posted - 04/01/2007 : 09:21
There are at least two houses in the streets near mine with monkey puzzle trees in their gardens, I love them. I keep thinking I would buy either of these houses just to inherit the trees! Anyway, they obviously thrive in northern climates as both are taller than the houses.
Edited by - belle on 04 January 2007 09:27:21
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Callunna
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Posted - 04/01/2007 : 10:32
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the tree is stubby, spikey and very unusual. Sounds just like you...
Tragically this is an accurate description of me. They say dogs look like their owners - maybe this applies to gardens too. Just a few hours to go and I'm still the highest bidder at £4.50. Could be a right bargain. |
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Posted - 04/01/2007 : 18:02
Just looked on the said auction site and you are still the highest bidder, if you miss out on that one you could always buy the 6 meter one....a bargain at £3800.
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Posted - 04/01/2007 : 18:20
I love e-bay and have to reign in alot, but got some good stuff, havent sold anything though!Callunna good luck with the plant! I bought some Palm Tree seeds in Spain two years ago might seed them soon indoors. I llike unusual plants! One i have is a wax plant called Hoya Bella its beautiful and although small its growing well! |
Callunna
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Posted - 04/01/2007 : 21:42
The Monkey Puzzle Tree is mine!With P&P it came to a grand total of £7. It comes with full instructions so I'll post a photo when it's properly installed in the garden. |
Monkey puzzle tree!
