Araucaria araucana Monkey-puzzle tree (Araucariaceae) Evergreen tree

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Araucaria araucana
Monkey-puzzle tree
Evergreen tree
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The Araucaria araucana plant species is found in S. America - S. Chile It is a member of the Araucariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Monkey-puzzle tree. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. imbricata. Pinus araucana.

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Latin Name:  Araucaria araucana
Common Name:  Monkey-puzzle tree
Family:  Araucariaceae
Author:  (Mol.)K.Koch.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  30   Mature Width:  15

Habitat:  Mountain slopes in deep sandy soils in coniferous woodland, usually with Nothfagus spp[139].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame[134] or it can be stored cool and moist then sown February in a greenhouse[78, 80]. Although the plants are quite cold-tolerant, the root systems of seedling plants can be damaged in spells of very cold weather so give some extra protection at this time if necessary. The seed usually germinates in 1 - 2 months at 15°c[134]. As soon as they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots. The plants have a rather sparse root system and are best placed in their final positions as soon as possible. Give them some protection for their first winter[K]. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, May to July in a cold frame. Only epicormic side-shoots should be used, normal side-shoots do not develop properly[81]. An epicormic shoot is one that develops from a dormant bud on the main trunk of the tree[K].

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