Araucaria araucana

Araucaria araucana
monkey puzzle tree
monkey puzzle tree
SIZE/TYPE | medium-sized shrub |
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USUAL HEIGHT | 2-8m |
USUAL WIDTH | 1-4m |
LEAVES | evergreen conifer |
COLOUR OF LEAVES |
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FLOWERS | insignificant or non-blooming |
LOCATION | full to partial sun |
USDA zone (lowest) | 7 (down to -18°C) |
WINTER PROTECTION | |
FOR ZONE 5+6 |
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FOR ZONE 7 |
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BELONGS TO CATEGORIES |
Conifers Exotics |
Among the most spectacular conifers this monkey puzzle tree is the hardiest. The scale-like leaves are dark green, sharp-pointed. This species is said to be 60 million years old.
It dislikes atmospheric pollution and hot and dry soil. It does surprisingly well in our climate, too, if you provide a winter shelter. In some instances a fleece is enough, younger plants might need a stronger cover. Avoid freezing winds and southern sunny walls where the temperature is high in winter during the day and low at night. Soil tolerant. It is usually 1-2m tall, in protected areas can grow up to 5-8 meters.
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