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Monkey Puzzle Tree

Araucaria Araucana

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Overview

The Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria araucana), an evergreen conifer native to Chile and Argentina, is a striking specimen with a pyramid shape. Its unique, sharp leaves and longevity make it a statement piece. Maturing to 50–80 feet tall with a 20–30 feet spread, this slow-growing tree requires ample space with full sun and well-drained soil. It's hardy in USDA zones 7b to 11.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 7–11Climate Mediterranean
Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — The Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria araucana)

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
7–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Araucariaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — meaning male and female cones grow on separate trees
Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — high-impact choice for any client desiring a touch of ancient intrigue in their garden space
Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — potential longevity that often exceeds a century
Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — and create a plan that accommodates its future spread
Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — With minimal maintenance needs apart from ensuring soil drainage
Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — conifer / tree for full
Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — is a striking specimen with a pyramid shape; preferring full sun exposure and well-drained
Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — The Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria araucana); its unique, sharp leaves and longevity make it a statement piece
Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — an evergreen conifer native to Chile and Argentina; spiky foliage.<br><br>Typically
Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — It's hardy in USDA zones 7b to 11; thus it requires ample space to be truly appreciated
Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — Its unique, sharp leaves and longevity make it a statement piece; araucana into a landscape design
Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — Maturing to 50‚Äì80 feet tall with a 20‚Äì30 feet spread; an evergreen conifer native to Chile and Argentina
Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — this slow-growing tree requires ample space with full sun and well-drained soil; is an evergreen conifer that boasts
Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — scientifically known as Araucaria araucana; this tree bears the added curiosity of being dioecious
Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — is an evergreen conifer that boasts a distinct and captivating appearance; conifer / tree for full
Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — spiky foliage.<br><br>Typically; growing slowly to its grand stature
Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — araucana reaches heights of about 30 to 50 feet; contributing to its dense
Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — Native to Chile and Argentina; it's hardy in USDA zones 7b to 11
Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — growing slowly to its grand stature; maturing to 50‚Äì80 feet tall with a 20‚Äì30 feet spread
Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — with increments of approximately one foot per year; with minimal maintenance needs apart from ensuring soil drainage
Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — Its diameter can spread to about 20 to 30 feet at maturity; araucana reaches heights of about 30 to 50 feet
Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — thus it requires ample space to be truly appreciated; slightly acidic soil.<br><br>The Monkey Puzzle's foliage
Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — it thrives in USDA zones 7B through 11; potential longevity that often exceeds a century
Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — preferring full sun exposure and well-drained; is a striking specimen with a pyramid shape

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