Araucaria araucana

<p style="text-align: center;"><font color="#006400"><b>Araucaria Araukana</b></font></p>

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<h3 data-end="1877" data-start="1816">&nbsp;Araucaria araucana – Monkey Puzzle Tree (Chilean Pine)</h3>

<p data-end="2197" data-start="1879">Bring a touch of the exotic to your garden with the <strong data-end="1953" data-start="1931">Araucaria araucana</strong>, also known as the <strong data-end="1995" data-start="1973">Monkey Puzzle Tree</strong> or <strong data-end="2015" data-start="1999">Chilean Pine</strong> – one of the world’s oldest and most distinctive conifers. Its unusual, spiraled branches and evergreen foliage make it a true living fossil and a striking feature in any landscape.</p>

<h4 data-end="2219" data-start="2199">✅ Key Features:</h4>

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<p data-end="2264" data-start="2222"><strong data-end="2241" data-start="2222">Botanical name:</strong> <em data-end="2262" data-start="2242">Araucaria araucana</em></p>
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<p data-end="2314" data-start="2267"><strong data-end="2278" data-start="2267">Origin:</strong> South America (Chile &amp; Argentina)</p>
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<p data-end="2383" data-start="2317"><strong data-end="2328" data-start="2317">Height:</strong> Up to 20–30 m in nature; 3–5 m in cultivated gardens</p>
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<p data-end="2421" data-start="2386"><strong data-end="2402" data-start="2386">Growth rate:</strong> Slow to moderate</p>
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<p data-end="2477" data-start="2424"><strong data-end="2438" data-start="2424">Hardiness:</strong> Tolerates temperatures down to -20°C</p>
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<p data-end="2573" data-start="2480"><strong data-end="2497" data-start="2480">Light &amp; soil:</strong> Prefers full sun, well-drained acidic soil, and shelter from strong winds</p>
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<h4 data-end="2617" data-start="2575">🌿 Why choose the Monkey Puzzle Tree?</h4>

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<p data-end="2663" data-start="2620">Eye-catching and architectural appearance</p>
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<p data-end="2735" data-start="2666">Perfect for rock gardens, winter gardens, and ornamental landscapes</p>
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<p data-end="2781" data-start="2738">Naturally resistant to pests and diseases</p>
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<p data-end="2839" data-start="2784">Extremely long-lived – can live for several centuries</p>
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<h4 data-end="2862" data-start="2841">🪴 Growing Tips:</h4>

<p data-end="3025" data-start="2863">Plant in moist but well-drained soil. Avoid waterlogging and ensure good air circulation. Suitable as a standalone specimen or as part of a mixed conifer display.</p>

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