ARAUCARIA araucana
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ARAUCARIA araucana
Commonly known as Chilean pine, Monkey puzzle
Slow growing tree with dense spine-tipped dark green leaves
Small
£30.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Architectural interest
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Endangered in the wildThese plants are listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's list of 'Red Plants'. This is a list of threatened species in the wild, they are either critically, endangered or vulnerable to extinction.Endangered
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Exotic plants
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Good to know
Introduced by Scottish plant hunter Archibald Menzies in 1795 who planted seeds from a dessert from a meal with the Viceroy in Chile. -
Place of origin
Chilean Andes, Argentina. -
EvergreenTriangular, sharply pointed leaves, 3-5cm (1¼-2in) long, which persist for up to 10 years
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Deltoid
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Height
20m (70ft) -
Spread
10m (33ft)
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ConiferFemale cones are ovoid to 15cm (6in) long and ripen over 2-3 years. Males are cylindrical to ovoid and to 15cm (6in) long.
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TreeWhorled branches. Loses lower branches with age.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilopen site but shelter from cold dry winds.
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Full sun
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Rounded to broadly columnar
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size20m (70ft)
10m (33ft)
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