monkey-puzzle tree
Araucaria araucana
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size50 to 80 feet tall20 to 30 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Conical
- Bloom color
- Non-flowering
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Monkey-puzzle tree (Araucaria araucana) is an evergreen tree for specimen planting, accent, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. It grows in a conical shape at a moderate rate and tolerates salt. Deer tend to pass it by. Give it plenty of room as it matures.
Pairs well with Redwood, Common holly, and Azalea.
Native range
Chile and Argentina.