Monkey Puzzle Tree - Araucaria araucana

The Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria araucana) is a large coniferous evergreen ideal for use as a specimen in gardens and landscapes. The distinct texture provides an arid feel to the coniferous plant and shape. This plant is often sold in marginal zone 6 nurseries and is prone to causing heartache when it dies. The native species is most common in production.

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