Plant details
Known as 'Chilean pine' but more commonly as the 'Monkey puzzle' tree. It has long spidery branches, densely and geometrically arrayed with rigid, leathery, spine-tipped leaves. Incidentally, the all too rare perfect mature specimen, with branches intact right down to ground level, is one of the most handsome, graceful and noble of all trees.
Family: Araucariaceae
Genus: Araucaria
Species: araucana
Plant type: Evergreen tree
Foliage colour: Dark green
Feature: Dramatic foliage
Sun exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Experienced
Height: 2000cm
Spread: 850cm
Time to plant seeds: January to February
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