
Araucaria araucana - Wikipedia
Araucaria araucana, commonly called the pewen, monkey-puzzle, [3] pehuen or piñonero, is an evergreen tree belonging to the family Araucariaceae and growing to a height of 30–40 m (98–131 ft) …
How to Grow and Care for Monkey Puzzle Tree - The Spruce
Jul 14, 2025 · The monkey puzzle tree is a fascinating evergreen conifer native to the mountainous regions of South America. Known for its distinctive branches, this tree thrives in warmer climates …
Monkey puzzle tree | Description, Endangered, Uses, & Facts
The monkey puzzle tree is an evergreen ornamental and timber conifer of the family Araucariaceae. The tree is native to the Andes Mountains of South America and is an endangered species in its native …
Monkey puzzle tree - Araucaria araucana | Kew
The monkey puzzle tree is a common sight in gardens across the UK – this popular ornamental has a history dating back to the age of the dinosaurs. Fossils from the Jurassic period show that plants …
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Monkey Puzzle Trees
Sep 4, 2024 · Monkey puzzle trees are fun and unusual perennials that add an unexpected shape to the landscape. The branches grow in a parallel fashion with space in between. Native to Chile and …
Araucaria araucana (Chilean Pine, Chile Nut, Chile Pine, Monkey Puzzle ...
A. araucana or Monkey Puzzle Tree is the hardiest of these species. It is a large, stately evergreen conifer native to the volcanic hills of the Andes mountains in southern Chile and western Argentina. It …
How to Care for a Monkey Puzzle Tree, According to an Expert
Oct 4, 2023 · See this expert guide on how to grow and care for a monkey puzzle tree outdoors and indoors, from the best soil type to ideal lighting and watering conditions.
The monkey puzzle tree, Araucaria araucana - Nature & Garden
A conifer that is very symbolic in Chile, the country where it is native to, Araucaria araucana is nicknamed the Monkey Puzzle Tree ever since it appeared in England in the middle of the 19th century.
Araucaria araucana | Landscape Plants | Oregon State University
This evergreen tree is a conifer but it has rather broad leaves and so it is included under this search system. The tree in its native habitat is 50-80 ft (15-25 m) tall and 22-30 ft (7-10 m) wide, about half …
Araucaria araucana (Monkey Puzzle) - Gardenia
A bold statement in the landscape, Araucaria araucana (Monkey Puzzle) is an architectural evergreen conifer with whorled branches clothed in short, pointed, lustrous dark green leaves, spirally arranged …