My Christmas trees

11 years ago

Can you guess what species these are? How about the genus? family? order??

OK - This is probably the first time someone in this country has used this genus as a Christmas tree, but I think they work perfectly for it, as long as the ornaments aren't too heavy. I don't have any close ups. {{gwi:485996}}From Mystery Xmas trees

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pineresin
11 years ago
Callitris?

Resin
salicaceae
Original Author
11 years ago
They do superficially resemble those for sure. But, I would have posted this in the conifers forum if they were.
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pineresin
11 years ago
Casuarina or Allocasuarina?

Resin
salicaceae
Original Author
11 years ago
Right family! Different Genus though - Gymnostoma. In this case, the big one is G. deplancheanum from New Caledonia (where it grows with and looks like Callitris sulcata and C. neocaledonica) and the small one is G. australianum, which is used as a Christmas tree in parts of Australia. These are of course closer to oaks than conifers for those of you unfamiliar with the Casuarinaceae.
pineresin
11 years ago
The power of convergent evolution in morphology! A popular format ever since Psilotum's ancestors.

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brandon7 TN_zone7
11 years ago
Now how are you gonna top that choice for next year?
pineresin
11 years ago
"Now how are you gonna top that choice for next year?"

Something with better apical dominance and more regular branching (and also able to carry heavier decorations!

My choice would be Abies procera

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JosepTaylor
10 years ago
My vote for Abies procera. Can anyone used fresh cut pine trees?

Here is a link that might be useful: Real Christmas Trees