CATTON ARBORETUM
Torreya Californica
Common name:
Californian Nutmeg
Year planted:
2025
Country of origin:
Northern California mountain and coastal valleys
Year introduced:
Brought to Europe by William Lobb in 1851
Description:
A member of the yew family, native Indians used it to make bows. A largish tree which spreads more with age. Needles are up to 7cm long and rigid with a sharp point. Fruit is borne on female trees with a fleshy husk and an unpleasant smell.
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Tree number: 162