Botanical Name: Araucaria araucana
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Common Name: Monkey Puzzle Tree  
Plant photo of: Araucaria araucana
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

 

Height Range

60-100'

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

 

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

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Design Styles

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Accenting Features

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Seasonal Interest

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Location Uses

Background, Swimming Pool

 

Special Uses

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Attracts Wildlife

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Information by:
Photographer: Steve Mullany/S.George
  • Description

  • Notes

This large, evergreen tree will eventually grow about 70'-90' tall and has pointed, dark green leaves.
Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball at ground level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build basin and water.