Araucaria araucana

Araucaria Araukana

 Araucaria araucana – Monkey Puzzle Tree (Chilean Pine)

Bring a touch of the exotic to your garden with the Araucaria araucana, also known as the Monkey Puzzle Tree or Chilean Pine – one of the world’s oldest and most distinctive conifers. Its unusual, spiraled branches and evergreen foliage make it a true living fossil and a striking feature in any landscape.

✅ Key Features:

• Botanical name: Araucaria araucana

• Origin: South America (Chile & Argentina)

• Height: Up to 20–30 m in nature; 3–5 m in cultivated gardens

• Growth rate: Slow to moderate

• Hardiness: Tolerates temperatures down to -20°C

• Light & soil: Prefers full sun, well-drained acidic soil, and shelter from strong winds

🌿 Why choose the Monkey Puzzle Tree?

• Eye-catching and architectural appearance

• Perfect for rock gardens, winter gardens, and ornamental landscapes

• Naturally resistant to pests and diseases

• Extremely long-lived – can live for several centuries

🪴 Growing Tips:

Plant in moist but well-drained soil. Avoid waterlogging and ensure good air circulation. Suitable as a standalone specimen or as part of a mixed conifer display.