Monkey puzzle tree's

Archeron

Even though I posted this as a subject in Retro, its a real question too.
Have monkey puzzle trees disappeared? I remember they were very popular when I was young in even small front gardens, but I cant remember the last time I actually seen one.
I miss them I do.

Thrill

I know where two are growing here in cork. One is relatively young and is growing in someone's front garden, the other one is, I'm told, quite old and it's really tall. They're a rare sight though.

Roen

There's a Monkey Puzzle avenue in Woodstock near Inistioge. An absolutely fabulous place to go!

boneless

There are a few along The New Cabra Road in D 7. I seem to remember them being more common though too.

I remember I saw my first sparrowhawk in one many decades ago...

Alun

I know of a few certainly. One of my hobbies is woodturning, and monkey puzzle trees make great bowls .. the place where all the little side branches come out produces some amazing effects.

Sonnenblumen

Archeron wrote: »

Even though I posted this as a subject in Retro, its a real question too.
Have monkey puzzle trees disappeared? I remember they were very popular when I was young in even small front gardens, but I cant remember the last time I actually seen one.
I miss them I do.

Sign of the times I'm afraid, small spaces are unsuitable for large trees. But you do see the occasional example, there are a number around Rathgar/Terenure areas. Next time I'll take a pic and post it for you!:D

artieanna

I know a few gardens that have mature monkey puzzles, but y'know what you never see them for sale now.

Very spikey boyos:eek: