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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‚Äì80 feet tall with a 20‚Äì30 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 7–11Type Conifer, TreeClimate Mediterranean

Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — is an evergreen conifer that boasts a distinct and captivating appearance; conifer / tree for full, image 99

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 7–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Conifer, Tree
Family: Araucariaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — dark green leaves that persist for up to 15 years before falling

Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — spiky foliage.<br><br>Typically; growing slowly to its grand stature

Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — contributing to its dense; meaning male and female cones grow on separate trees, image 81

Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — spiky foliage.<br><br>Typically; growing slowly to its grand stature, image 71

Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — meaning male and female cones grow on separate trees; its diameter can spread to about 20 to 30 feet at maturity

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) — araucana into a landscape design; a focal point for any landscape

Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — is a striking specimen with a pyramid shape; preferring full sun exposure and well-drained, image 93

Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — Native to Chile and Argentina

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) — an evergreen conifer native to Chile and Argentina; spiky foliage.<br><br>Typically, image 62

Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — scientifically known as Araucaria araucana; this tree bears the added curiosity of being dioecious, image 98

Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — scientifically known as Araucaria araucana; this tree bears the added curiosity of being dioecious, image 68

Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — dark green leaves that persist for up to 15 years before falling; it thrives in USDA zones 7B through 11

Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — A focal point for any landscape; the Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria araucana)

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, image 75

Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — araucana reaches heights of about 30 to 50 feet; contributing to its dense, image 72

Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — Maturing to 50‚Äì80 feet tall with a 20‚Äì30 feet spread

Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — this tree bears the added curiosity of being dioecious; scientifically known as Araucaria araucana, image 83

Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — With minimal maintenance needs apart from ensuring soil drainage; with increments of approximately one, image 88

Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — conifer / tree for full; and create a plan that accommodates its future spread

Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — potential longevity that often exceeds a century

Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — Its diameter can spread to about 20 to 30 feet at maturity

Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) — A focal point for any landscape

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