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[laurie sullivan]

I had see this little tree in my neighbor's yard. always looking at the blooms not knowing what it was and never asking. well, today I picked up one of the pods and turned it and I now know what it is.........

Banksia-spinulosa

Laurie

 

[keandkafu]

Laurie, is that what was inside the fuzz? It looks great, like a pinecone. If you ever want to pick some up and send them, I'll pay the postage!!

The pen looks great!!

Kevin

 

[NewLondon88]

Score!

 

[Chief Hill]

Pretty cool. It's on a streamline too. So it's good right down to 7mm. Did you have to use a ton of thin ca? Stabilize? Special treatments?

 

[laurie sullivan]

No special treatment......except a sharp tool and nerves. I half expected it to explode on me. These pods are not the same ones I have ever seen. this tree is only about 2 1/2-3 feet tall.

sorry, but I only have 3 more until next season. I might even just plant a tree my self. :>)

thanks,

Laurie

 

[Jgrden]

Yikes, that is great looking.

 

[nava1uni]

Nice looking pen. The pods holes seem to be smaller then other Banksia pods that I have seen.

 

[maxman400]

Great looking Pen, Lucky You.

 

[Mrs Rojo22]

Nice!

Robin

 

[cnirenberg]

Very nice, of course your neighbor will figure out what is up when they catch you outside at 2AM with some pruners. Great looking pen.

 

[Dalecamino]

Great job Laurie !

 

[workinforwood]

Cool pen Laurie

 

[artme]

Who let those loose in the States!


Great pen anyway!!:star::star::star:

 

[broitblat]

Very nice looking pen.

I assume this must be the little sister to the other banksia pods we've seen, but I never knew what they looked like while still "attached".

-Barry

 

[artme]

Very nice looking pen.

I assume this must be the little sister to the other banksia pods we've seen, but I never knew what they looked like while still "attached".

-Barry

I forget exactly how many species of Banksia we have in Australia, bu that is one of many. The pods, or nuts, or whatever you like to call them are quite varied, as are the flowers and the foliage.

Gorgeous, showy trees and shrubs. Worth having in a garden.

 

[Jgrden]

Is that the common name for those "Banksia"?

 

[laurie sullivan]

Thanks everyone. The name I put up, from what I have read, is the name of this species. I'm in L.A and we have a nursery here in one of our more affluent areas and they have some of the strangest plant and shrubs you don't find at you local H.D. I only got 4 pods but I can have the next seasons growth (usually 10 or 12). Yea me........ :>)

Laurie