Trees
Araucaria araucana (. Monkey Puzzle Tree)
Araucaria araucana
Also known as Monkey Puzzle Tree
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About This Plant
Araucaria araucana (. Monkey Puzzle Tree), '. Monkey Puzzle Tree' is valued in the landscape for character, form, and seasonal interest.
Monkey Puzzle Tree , Chilean / Argentine native, prehistoric-looking conifer with stiff sharp scale-like leaves and a sculptural symmetrical form. Long-lived (1,000+ yr).
Full sun suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Hardy USDA Zone 7 to 10. Slow-growing. Site with room and away from foot traffic, leaves are sharp. Generally trouble-free in PNW once established.
For a Pacific Northwest native tree of similar character, consider Acer macrophyllum (Bigleaf Maple) for canopy, Cornus nuttallii (Pacific Dogwood) for spring bloom, or Arbutus menziesii (Pacific Madrone) for evergreen sculpture and red bark.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Araucaria araucana
- Common name
- Monkey Puzzle Tree
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Evergreen
- Mature size
- 40-70 ft tall × 20-35 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Bloom time
- Non-flowering (conifer)
- Bloom color
- Brown
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: None documented
- Wildlife: Bird habitat
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