Some chilean native trees under my custody
Today I felt like sharing with you some trees I'm taking care of. They are all native of Chile and hard to find in other parts of the world. They are all small right now but will grow to be very large one day.
All of these trees were gifted to me by a man I met during last summer while traveling along the coast. He owns a nursery and sells these trees to tourists that visit the beach in summer. Since I am a fan of native forests I offered him voluntary help and we became friends. After a while of not seeing each other, he came to visit me and brought these beauties along so I could take care of them.
Araucaria (Araucaria araucana)
Considered a Natural Monument by chilean law, it is forbidden to cut down these trees. They were very important to the natives due to their fruit, called "piñón", which was used to make flour and was a good source of carbohydrates.
Peumo (Cryptocarya alba)
Now this is funny, I hadn't related the scientific name of this species with the crypto world. Well there you have it, a crypto-tree! It has gained large popularity due to it's high capacity for cleansing the air and turning CO2 into oxigen. It's also very resistant to drought so I consider it to be one of the big allies we can count on for our current ecological problems.
Mañío (Podocarpus saligna)
It is a very slow growing tree. Many who see it on display say that you will die waiting for it to be large. I think this should be considered a gift to future generations as it has become very scarce in the last years.
Lingue (Persea lingue)
I don't really know why this tree is grown in this region, as it belongs to the south, where there is more rain. However it has done pretty well and has some large leaves. It is considered poisonous to cattle so good to have it on places you wish to restore the forest and leave the meat industry out! Despite it's toxicity, it's regarded as medicinal when used in the correct dose.
Temu (Blepharocalyx crukshanskii)
Another tree that should be in the south. Hopefully it will survive the intense summer heat before I take it somewhere cooler. I don't know much about this one.
Canelo (Drimys winteri)
I just love the scientific name of this one because it immediately makes me think of a "winter dream". Also it sounds like a name for a black metal band, lol. But seriously, this is a sacred tree to the Mapuche (native people of Chile), and represents to them the connection between Earth and the spiritual realms. It is also highly medicinal, and it is said to be used by chamans to enter trance states, though it is nearly impossible to find someone who will tell you how to do it.
Ulmo (Eucryphia cordifolia)
This tree is one of the most comercially exploited because of the quality of the wood both for construction and firewood. I understand it has been introduced into the United States and also grows in Scotland. The flowers are very fragrant and loved by bees so in some places you will be able to buy "Ulmo honey".
Patagua (Crinodendron patagua)
If you are looking to invest in land and you run across these tree on a particular terrain you're in luck. There is a chilean saying: "Patagua pal agua", which means "Patagua for water". Basically the presence of this tree in a place means there is plenty of water as well, which is always good.
Arrayán macho (Rhaphithamnus spinosus)
This tree stands out because of it's purplish trumpet looking flowers. It is sometimes kept as a decorative bush in gardens if trimmed properly. It's fruit is regarded as edible by some but others disagree. It has small thorns but they are harmless.
Lleuque (Prumnopitys andina)
Called "grape of the mountain", this is one of the few native fruit trees you will find in Andes Mountain Range. It's fruit is sweet and slimy, a very unique experience in my opinion. As a vegan who also likes survival and wilderness I love this tree and any who provide sustenance for those who would prefer not to hunt.
Laurel de la cordillera (Laurelia sempervirens)
This is considered the chilean version of the bay tree, as it is also aromatic. Just rub the leaves with your fingers and intense aroma will come.
Well those are my little tree friends! I have nearly a hundred of them so if anyone reading lives in Chile feel free to come and pick one up ;)
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My burning question is what will you do with them? Rehome them to people with land? Plant in parks and public spaces?
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At the moment I just want to have them grow larger so they have a higher survival rate when planted. I sometimes give them away to nice people. The idea that my friend has was for me to sell them so we could start doing business, but I'm a horrible merchant hahaha. I'll have to find them a definite home soon as I plan to start traveling in January 😲 hopefully I meet some tree lover with lots of land to give it to him/her.
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A forest of these wonderful trees would be a sight to see. Plant a tree and make a difference, it should be embedded to the future generations. If I lived in Chile I would gladly plant these trees.
Wherever you live there are probably lots of native trees you can plant, all with magnificent benefits to both humans and ecosystems ;)
Baby trees. How cute they all are there in the picture! Now you'll do the part of giving them their "forever" homes!
Yes, I hope they all find their proper spots in this Earth!
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Find good places for the trees to grow a greener world for the next generation @fenngen
Thanks for giving insight and uses for each plant you are taking care of.
I'm on it! Thanks for reading :)
Love these treese @fenngen! Do you plan to plant some around your home? Hundreds! Love the Umo honey :) Planting trees which encourage bees, just another integral part of our ecosystem health.
I would love to plant them all myself but I am renting and have no stable place to have them u.u. For the moment the plan is to find someone who has land and really likes trees so I know they will be in good hands.
What a wealth of information and what a collection to have! I'm amazed at the one tree that they used to make flour! Wonderfully informative post @fenngen!
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Those plants look healthy. I love trees, good to plant them, the Earth needs more trees..
Those plants look healthy.
I love trees, good to plant them,
The Earth needs more trees..
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Thanks for your post. One can see your love for trees and preserving nature.
Thanks, it's true I love it :)
That's a great collection of specimens! It even has a crypto tree lol! Thanks for taking the time to put these descriptions and pictures together. It's a very informative and entertaining post.
Crypto tree for the win lol, thanks for reading!
I often say that water is life, but without trees this world would be a barren place.
Glad that you will take good care of them my friend and may it be that many generations will enjoy them!
Blessings!
Thank you, and I agree that future generations should enjoy them. Who knows, maybe it will be our very souls to inhabit those generations bodies!
Re-incarnation you mean?
Well it's possible... but who am I to talk of what will happen lol
Well it's possible...
But who am I to talk of
What will happen lol
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What a good collection of trees they have left in your care, I really imagine everyone in my garden jajaja is a dream!
Hahaha that would be awesome, where do you live?
Your own little grow shop
Yeah, if I wasn't so lazy it could probably be bigger lol. We'll get there... Thanks for stopping by :D
Nursing and growing trees at this particular moment in Earth history is the most important thing future generations need. Great job!
Indeed, and good thing those words are backed by action :) Thanks for stopping by!
Planting trees is always a positive thing to do!
I remember the first tree I ever planted and going back years after to see it was still there, and still growing, was a really great feeling.
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Your araucaria is one of my favorite-ever trees! There are a number of them where I grew up on the north Oregon coast - it just loves that climate. I also saw them in Britain, including a rather large specimen in Wales. Their cones are amazing too. I'd love to grow one. But then, I'm game to try most things.
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Cool, Araucaria is an awesome tree. Thanks for sharing this!
Wow that is a lot of trees! It’s really neat that you know so much about them!
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that beautiful post, also I love the nature and I plant trees
Awesome, what's your favorite tree?
That's is wonderful. Such a wonderful gift and variety. I hope those few that aren't use to the conditions do well during the summer.
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