Araucaria araucana – Monkey puzzle, Chile pine

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Araucaria araucana – Monkey puzzle, Chile pine

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Originates in the southern portion of the Andes. The broad, pyramidal, very open crown is made up of main branches arranged in garlands. In older specimens, the top of the crown becomes more rounded, the branches closer together and the branches hang down more. It is a dioecious tree. The female specimens can grow to great heights, while the male trees only grow to about 18 m. The bark is very pleated underneath and is similar to an elephant's foot. Young twigs are green, and later turn brown. The broad, triangular needles are arranged radially around the branch, are very stiff and have a sharp point. A needle can live for 10 to 15 years. The brown, upright cones are almost round and have a diameter of about 15 cm. The tree is difficult to transplant. Araucaria araucana is named after the Araucan Indian tribe of South America. This decorative Araucaria grew in large forests in their native habitat.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
Availability
High (1)
Specifications
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Height
20 - 30 (50) m
Crown
broad pyramidal, light, open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
dark grey, horizontally pleated scales
Leaf
leathery, shiny green, triangular with a very sharp point, evergreen
Flowers
unremarkable
Fruits
upright, spherical cones, brown, Ø approx. 15 cm
Spines/thorns
Yes
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loamy, preferably slightly moist
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
7b (-14,9 to -12,3 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
can withstand wind
Shape
clearstem conifer, specimen conifer
Origin
Chile, south-western Argentina
Synonyms
Araucaria imbricata
Clear stem conifer Specimen conifer peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving can withstand wind broad conical 1st size , taller than 12 metres open crown green yellow average growing non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit yes
Frequently asked questions
Araucaria araucana

Araucaria araucana can eventually reach a height of 20 - 30 (50) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Araucaria araucana is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 20 - 30 (50) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Araucaria araucana is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Araucaria araucana with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Araucaria araucana blooms in may.
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