If its the monkey pod tree, they call it a monkey tree because when a monkey
gets in, he or she cannot get out. Its actually called a monkey puzzle.
The leaves are as sharp as can be. It will be no mistaken it if this is the
tree. There is also a tree called a monkey ball tree.


Sincerely,
John A. Keslick, Jr.
Arborist
http://home.ccil.org/~treeman
and www.treedictionary.com
Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology.
Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding us
that we are not the boss.

"Babydoll" wrote in message
oups.com...
I need help identifying a tree. 35 or so years ago my uncle was a
cross country truck driver and often brought home gifts for my aunt
and grandparents. He brought home a small tree at one time and no one
remembers where he said he got it, not even what state. A few years
ago we lost my grandmother and soon after the tree was damaged so
badly it couldn't recover. I don't have any pictures but I'll do my
best to describe it. It grew to about 5 ft. tall. The trunk and limbs
were slightly twisty. Young limbs were covered with a soft velvety fur
and it had pods in the summer. The pods were 1 to 2 inches long and
looked a little like a pine cone. It reproduced like crazy with young
plants sprouting up all around it in the summer {unfortunately all cut
down by my stepfather}. I'm not sure how it reproduced although I
always suspected it was new shoots from the roots. If anyone can help
me I would appreciate it very much. Thanks.