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Araucaria araucana
A large bizarre looking evergreen that forms a loose symmetrical see-through crown, pyramidal in youth, rounding and flattening with age; an incredible ornamental accent tree sure to be a conversation starter; tolerant of most soils
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Monkey Puzzle Tree will grow to be about 70 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 35 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 80 years or more. This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is quite intolerant of urban pollution, therefore inner city or urban streetside plantings are best avoided. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This species is not originally from North America.
Height
70 feet
Width
35 feet
Exposure
full sun
Water Needs
average to moist
Hardiness
Zone 7a-7a
Growth Rate
slow