Araucaria araucana | Monkey Puzzle Tree | Pewen | Chilean Pine
Araucaria araucana | Monkey Puzzle Tree | Pewen | Chilean Pine
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These seeds were collected from Araucaria araucana, also known as the monkey puzzle tree, monkey tail tree, piņonero, pewen and Chilean pine. These unique and interesting trees like to live in full sun where they can grow over 100 feet high. From late winter until early spring, the tree has brown and bronze blossoms and the branches look like they are covered with reptile scales. This is the national tree of Chile and it has become endangered recently. The seeds are edible and delicious with a flavor similar to pine nuts and a size like an almond. The wood from this tree is high quality and used in carpentry. When polished it takes on a beautiful shine. USDA Hardiness Zones 7 to 11.
Aralia spinosa | Hercules Club | Devils Walking Stick
Aralia spinosa | Hercules Club | Devils Walking Stick
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These seeds were collected from Aralia spinosa, also known as American Angelica Tree, Hercules Club, and Devils Walking Stick. This shrub likes to live in sun to partial shade where it can grow up to 20 feet high. The white blossoms are on display through the middle of the summer where they attract many varieties of birds, bees, and butterflies. The spikes that grow from the trunk and branches give this shrub a very exotic appearance. Young leaves can be picked before the spikes appear. These leaves are used as a potherb in vegetable dishes. USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 9.
Arctostaphylos manzanita | Whiteleaf
Arctostaphylos manzanita | Whiteleaf
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This is Arctostaphylos manzanita, also known as Common manzanita and Whiteleaf manzanita. Growing up to 12 feet tall this tree likes to live in sun to partial shade. From late Winter to the middle of Spring this tree has pink, red, and white blossoms. The Fruits can be eaten raw, cooked, dried, and made to flavor soups, and breads. This tree is a larval host for the Ceanothus silkmoth. USDA Hardiness Zones 7 to 10