{"product_id":"araucaria-araucana-monkey-puzzle-tree","title":"Araucaria araucana (Monkey Puzzle Tree (3-4 ft specimen))","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAraucaria araucana (Monkey Puzzle Tree)\u003c\/strong\u003e, 'Monkey Puzzle Tree' is valued in the landscape for character, form, and seasonal interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMonkey Puzzle Tree , Chilean \/ Argentine native, prehistoric-looking conifer with stiff sharp scale-like leaves and a sculptural symmetrical form. Long-lived (1,000+ yr).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a Pacific Northwest native tree of similar character, consider \u003cstrong\u003eAcer macrophyllum\u003c\/strong\u003e (Bigleaf Maple) for canopy, \u003cstrong\u003eCornus nuttallii\u003c\/strong\u003e (Pacific Dogwood) for spring bloom, or \u003cstrong\u003eArbutus menziesii\u003c\/strong\u003e (Pacific Madrone) for evergreen sculpture and red bark.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","offers":[{"title":"15-gallon \/ Rocky Mountain Nursery","offer_id":44009542615128,"sku":"07306549","price":255.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/dragonflyfarmlanglois.com\/products\/araucaria-araucana-monkey-puzzle-tree","provider":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}