Botanist needed

Cadaverous Pallor · 11-24-2006, 04:35 PM

We've got this weird tree on our patio and we have no clue what it's called. I've tried searching for "Dr. Seuss Pine" but to no avail. Anyone know?

JWBear · 11-24-2006, 05:37 PM

I've seen them before, but I don't know what it is. If I had to guess, I'd say it looks like it might be some kind of cypress.

tracilicious · 11-24-2006, 05:37 PM

What's that plant that Garfield loves to eat? It looks like one of those.

lashbear · 11-24-2006, 07:12 PM

That, my dear, is a Norfolk Pine. How it got that far from Norfolk Island, I shall never know.

They signal the location of most Australian Beaches.

lashbear · 11-24-2006, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by lashbear

That, my dear, is a Norfolk Pine. How it got that far from Norfolk Island, I shall never know.

They signal the location of most Australian Beaches.

Oh, and they grow up to 213 feet tall, on average.

They used to use them to make Ships Masts.

You may want to reconsider having one.

Stan4dSteph · 11-24-2006, 08:48 PM

Yes, Norfolk pine. Too bad I'm too late to look all smart and stuff.

They won't get that tall as long as you don't plant them in the ground, but they do get quite tall. My mom used to have several until they got too tall to keep inside the house.

RStar · 11-24-2006, 09:10 PM

Yup, that's what it is.

I had one in my front yard. It was about 60 feet tall but was too close to the hous so the landlord took it out. It had a few annoying habits like when the pine cones got ripe they exploded and the seeds with a shrp end went flying everywhere. And the "leaves" dropped quite a bit year round.

Very pretty though. Mostly while they are young.

Ghoulish Delight · 11-25-2006, 01:11 PM

They've become quite popular here in OC, I'm seeing them everywhere. Ours is planted in the ground, in the small strip surrouding our patio, ~20ft tall. I don't expect it to become a problem before we move out of here, so I will happily enjoy it and let the next owners deal with root damage.

Tramspotter · 11-25-2006, 01:33 PM

I always heard them referred to as star pines. They apparently aren't even a true pine. I have seen some bent branches and trunks on them but you guys seem to have a real wild one there probably because its pressed up against the building.

Eliza Hodgkins 1812 · 11-25-2006, 02:21 PM

Whatever it is, it's beautiful.

11-24-2006, 04:35 PM	#1
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Botanist needed We've got this weird tree on our patio and we have no clue what it's called. I've tried searching for "Dr. Seuss Pine" but to no avail. Anyone know? __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	I've seen them before, but I don't know what it is. If I had to guess, I'd say it looks like it might be some kind of cypress. __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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11-24-2006, 07:12 PM	#4
lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	That, my dear, is a Norfolk Pine. How it got that far from Norfolk Island, I shall never know. They signal the location of most Australian Beaches. __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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11-24-2006, 08:48 PM	#6
Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	Yes, Norfolk pine. Too bad I'm too late to look all smart and stuff. They won't get that tall as long as you don't plant them in the ground, but they do get quite tall. My mom used to have several until they got too tall to keep inside the house.
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11-24-2006, 09:10 PM	#7
RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	Yup, that's what it is. I had one in my front yard. It was about 60 feet tall but was too close to the hous so the landlord took it out. It had a few annoying habits like when the pine cones got ripe they exploded and the seeds with a shrp end went flying everywhere. And the "leaves" dropped quite a bit year round. Very pretty though. Mostly while they are young. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	They've become quite popular here in OC, I'm seeing them everywhere. Ours is planted in the ground, in the small strip surrouding our patio, ~20ft tall. I don't expect it to become a problem before we move out of here, so I will happily enjoy it and let the next owners deal with root damage. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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11-25-2006, 01:33 PM	#9
Tramspotter Show me on the bear. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LA Posts: 445	I always heard them referred to as star pines. They apparently aren't even a true pine. I have seen some bent branches and trunks on them but you guys seem to have a real wild one there probably because its pressed up against the building.
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11-25-2006, 02:21 PM	#10
Eliza Hodgkins 1812 Sputnik Sweetheart Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 2,685	Whatever it is, it's beautiful.
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