Tree/shrub identification

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by akwok, Jan 10, 2009.

  1. akwok

    akwok Member

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    Can someone help me identify this plant now growing in Union City, California (Zone 9)? It's a non native plant to California, so i don't know where it would be growing if it was planted native. It is though pretty young, planted only last fall.

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  2. jimmyq

    jimmyq Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Possibly Cunninghamia species
     
  3. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Really unhappy Araucaria bidwillii.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Ditto to Ron B.
     
  5. M. D. Vaden

    M. D. Vaden Active Member 10 Years

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    Seen them before ...

    There is one at the arboretum here, and the name is escaping me.

    Cunninghamia crossed my mind for a moment.

    Torreya ? California nutmeg ?
     
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    Thank you, I'll research those three.
    Perky
     
  7. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    It's still Araucaria bidwillii, Ron B got it right (as usual!)
     
  8. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    People even attempt this tree up here, local outlets get them sent up from California. Sometimes they make it through a few winters but the species is far too tender to persist.
     
  9. jimmyq

    jimmyq Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Ron B (and Micheal F), any hints on the characteristics vs my guess of Cunninghamia? I dont disagree with your ID but I am curious to increase my skills.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Cunninghamia doesn't have such strictly whorled branching, and has slenderer leaves.
     
  11. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    The Araucaria seen here that resembles Cunninghamia is A. angustifolia.
     

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