Does anyone grow Monkey Puzzle Tree / Araucaria araucana?

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Kachinagirl Modesto, CA(Zone 8b) Sep 03, 2006

This tree has a special meaning to my family. It was a landmark we loved to look for on the way to my Grandparent's house when I was young. I would love to give one to my Mom (now in her 80's) as a gift and was wondering if anyone had seedlings for trade? My Trade List needs updating, so we can chat about what you may want.

K

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growin Beautiful, BC(Zone 8b) Sep 03, 2006

I do, but I can't get it across the border :-( But, if you can find a large female tree in your area, look around the bottom of the trunk and crown for bright orange seeds. They are plump, bright and solid.

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Kachinagirl Modesto, CA(Zone 8b) Sep 03, 2006

Hi Growin!

There aren't any growing around here, unfortunately. Do they come up pretty easily from seed? Perhaps I can mail order some seed(?) I can ask in the Seed Trading forum also. Who knows, I may get lucky! Thanks, and if I find some I'll davemail you for some instruction in growing them.

K

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growin Beautiful, BC(Zone 8b) Sep 03, 2006

Sure, not a problem. I do know someone who has them in small containers but he must go through red-tape to get it across the border. He may be willing if you give him a call - www.tropic.ca

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dybbuk Niles, MI(Zone 5a) Sep 04, 2006

I got one for $15 on eBay last year. About a foot tall and it's doing great.

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escambiaguy Atmore, AL(Zone 8b) Sep 04, 2006

You're right Dybbuk, I have seen several on e-bay, seeds too.

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Kachinagirl Modesto, CA(Zone 8b) Sep 04, 2006

I'm looking around. I also posted in seed trading, somewhere there might have some for me!
Thanks for your help.

K

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growin Beautiful, BC(Zone 8b) Sep 04, 2006

I wish you luck. Too bad because I have a large bowl of seed in the fridge that I'll be planting up shortly.

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Sep 04, 2006

If you don't have luck with seed and would rather buy a plant, Forest Farm has them. Unfortunately this one they don't have in the tube size, only in a larger pot so it's $29.
http://www.forestfarm.com/search/closeup.asp?PlantID=arar070

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Kachinagirl Modesto, CA(Zone 8b) Sep 05, 2006

Thanks all!

I was able to find someone with some seed in the Seed Trading forum! We are putting together a trade now.

ecrane3, I love ForestFarm! I have purchased from them before and will again. I will watch this fall's catalog, who knows, they may have tubes coming up for next year.

Thanks again!

karen

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