In The Garden: tree identification

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by maudee, Mar 25, 2011.

  1. maudee

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    My neighbor has this tree in his front yard and I would like to know what it is so I can plant one myself.
    It has "nuts" similar to a hickory nut. Pictures are attached.
    Thank you and I hope my first post is in the correct forum.
     

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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Can we see a closeup of a twig showing leaf arrangement and the bark of the trunk?
     
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    I will have to take a picture of the leaves and bark tomorrow morning.
    Thank you for your interest and hope you will check back tomorrow.
     
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    the "nuts" look too puffy. Mine are almost concave on the sides.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Certainly looks like it could be a Tuckeroo; the nuts on yours are probably immature. Can you post a close-up pic of a branch with some fruit?

    As an aside, if it is a Tuckeroo, don't plant one - it is listed as a serious invasive alien weed tree in Florida.
     
  7. maudee

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    here are more pictures

    please notice that the trunk is a multi-base trunk
     

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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Definitely a Tuckeroo Cupaniopsis anacardioides.
     
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    thank you so much. now I will have to research if I want to plant one or not being it is considered "invasive"

    Guess I will have to find another type tree to plant. This one is NOT for me here in Florida
    Thanks everyone for all the help.
     
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  11. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Due just to the subtropical native flora of the Keys Florida leads the nation in number of tree species, you are in the right state to have a large selection to choose from. Where severe limitations can be encountered is in neighborhoods built on extreme soils and subject to strong coastal winds.
     

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