Botanical Name | Araucaria araucana |
Mature Height | 60-70 Feet |
Mature Width | 20 Feet |
Light Requirement | Full Sun |
Hardiness Zone | Zones 6-9 |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | N/A |
A truly bold statement in the landscape, Araucaria araucana (Monkey Puzzle) is an architectural wonder! An evergreen conifer with whorled branches clothed in short, pointed, lustrous, dark green, cacti like foliage, spirally arranged around the branches. Put this amazing specimen in a prominent place and your Monkey Puzzle Tree will undoubtedly be the talk of the neighbourhood. It is native to Chile and Argentina but can thrive in a variety of cool, humid, and temperate climates.