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Nicky’s Top Tips: The Monkey Puzzle Tree

The monkey-puzzle tree (Araucaria araucana) is like Fugu; when handled the wrong way it can be lethal!  Today I had to learn how to trans-plant one without cutting myself to ribbons!

These leaves (or blades I'm calling them) are RAZOR-sharp!

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Originally posted 2009-02-06 21:06:02. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Tags: clarkston, garden designer, gardener, gardenimprovements.com, gardening tips, glasgow, landscaper, landscaping tips, monkey-puzzle, monkey-puzzle tree, moving trees, newton mearns, nicky patterson, tree

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Tue, February 15 2011 » Nicky's Garden Tips, Promotions and Client Information » 1 Comment

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