Monkey Puzzle Tree

Araucaria araucana | Chile Pine

Hardy Tree

FROM £17.99

A majestic specimen for a large garden

Sharply pointed, leathery green leaves

Large cones form at the end of the spiky branches in spring

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1 x 7cm Potted Tree

£17.99

2 x 7cm Potted Trees

£29.99

3 x 7cm Potted Trees

£39.99

1 x 1 Litre Potted Plant

£29.99

3 x 1 Litre Potted Plants

£69.99

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A towering giant from the volcanic slopes of the Chilean Andes, the Monkey Puzzle Tree, or Chile Pine, is a majestic specimen for a large garden. Sharply pointed, leathery green leaves completely cover each branch, giving rise to the common name 'monkey puzzle' as it was thought monkeys would be unable to climb it! As the tree slowly matures, it loses its lower branches to reveal a highly textured trunk. With maturity, large cones form at the end of the spiky branches in spring from which edible seeds or 'nuts' can be collected in autumn from female trees. Fully hardy, grow Araucaria araucana in a spacious position where its elegant habit can be admired. Eventual height: 20m (66'). Spread: 8m (26').

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Plant Size Height Up to 2000cm (788in)
Spread Up to 800cm (315in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Tree

Ideal For exotic gardenlow maintenance gardenspecimen plant

Position In full sunsun or semi shade

Flowering Months

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1 x 7cm Potted Tree (KB7496)
2 x 7cm Potted Trees (KB7501)
3 x 7cm Potted Trees (KB7502)
1 x 1 Litre Potted Plant (KF8151)
3 x 1 Litre Potted Plants (KF8152)

Pot up Araucaria araucana plants and grow them on frost-free conditions until they are fully rooted into their pots and large enough to plant outside. When Araucaria plants are well grown, acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before planting them outdoors. Plant Monkey puzzle trees in any moist, fertile, well-drained soil, incorporating plenty of compost or well-rotted manure prior to planting. Choose a final position in sun or semi-shade with shelter from cold winds.

Water Monkey puzzle trees regularly until fully established. Monkey puzzle trees are slow-growing. Once established, Araucaria araucana requires little attention except for the occasional removal of damaged, diseased and misplaced shoots in late winter or early spring.

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

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