Botanical Name: Common Names:
Araucaria araucana Monkey Puzzle Tree, Monkey Tail Tree, Chilean Pine, Conifer,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees, Conifers Broad Domed, Conical, Upright
Description:
The Monkey Puzzle Tree is native to South America. A slow growing long lived evergreen tree that can reach up to 40m. Unique dark green whorled foliage and smooth bark with rings circling the trunk. This tree has a conical habit while young maturing to a vertical tree with an umbrella canopy. Fantastic streetscape or park tree for coastal areas.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
>25m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Coastal Garden, Feature, Container / Pot, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Araucariaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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