| Araucaria araucana
commonly called the monkey puzzle tree is an attractive
slow growing evergreen conifer. |
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| The tree is native to central and southern Chile and western
Argentina. |
| Araucaria araucana is the hardiest species in the conifer genus Araucaria. Because of the great age of this species, it is sometimes described as a living fossil. |
| The
Monkey puzzle tree is a popular garden tree, planted for its unusual effect of the thick, 'reptilian' branches with a very symmetrical appearance. |
| It prefers temperate climates with abundant rainfall, tolerating temperatures down to about -20 °C (-4 °F). It is far and away the hardiest member of its genus, and can grow well in
cold areas. |
| The
Monkey puzzle tree can reach 10m in 30 years or so, but can also be trimmed to lower than this.
They are best grown as a lawn or boundary specimen tree, with plenty of space around them. |
| Available
online from the following retailers.. |
