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Monkey Puzzle Tree

The Monkey Puzzle Tree is an exotic South American evergreen tree that will grow from the warmest parts of zone 6 to zone 10. It will grow in any soil that is well-drained and typically grows to around 50 feet tall in gardens, although in the wild it can reach 130 feet. This tree grows in a symmetrical conical shape with a strong central trunk and the leath…

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The Monkey Puzzle Tree is an exotic South American evergreen tree that will grow from the warmest parts of zone 6 to zone 10. It will grow in any soil that is well-drained and typically grows to around 50 feet tall in gardens, although in the wild it can reach 130 feet. This tree grows in a symmetrical conical shape with a strong central trunk and the leathery leaves clasp the stems and persist for many years. The leaves have a sharp point and the way they are wrapped around the stems is almost like a strange kind of snake. The symmetrical shape and dense growth makes this an unusual and attractive tree for larger properties and it is always a conversation piece. The seeds are edible and this tree can be an interesting long-term investment in future harvests. - Unique living fossil tree - Tall pyramidal evergreen - Thick spiny leaves unique in form - Striking and unusual specimen for garden or pots - Easily grown, pest free and long-living The Monkey Puzzle tree will grow well in any well-drained soil, in a sunny or partially-shaded location. it is pest and disease free, and lives for many years, eventually becoming a towering tree. It can also be grow in a pot, and brought indoors in colder weather for shelter if necessary. This unique tree, with its strange spiny leaves, is a real talking point, and an exotic tree to grow in your garden. Once established it will grow up to 2 feet a year, so you will soon have a beautiful specimen to admire.

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The Monkey Puzzle Tree is an exotic South American evergreen tree that will grow from the warmest parts of zone 6 to zone 10. It will grow in any soil that is well-drained and typically grows to around 50 feet tall in gardens, although in the wild it can reach 130 feet. This tree grows in a symmetrical conical shape with a strong central trunk and the leathery leaves clasp the stems and persist for many years. The leaves have a sharp point and the way they are wrapped around the stems is almost like a strange kind of snake. The symmetrical shape and dense growth makes this an unusual and attractive tree for larger properties and it is always a conversation piece. The seeds are edible and this tree can be an interesting long-term investment in future harvests. - Unique living fossil tree - Tall pyramidal evergreen - Thick spiny leaves unique in form - Striking and unusual specimen for garden or pots - Easily grown, pest free and long-living The Monkey Puzzle tree will grow well in any well-drained soil, in a sunny or partially-shaded location. it is pest and disease free, and lives for many years, eventually becoming a towering tree. It can also be grow in a pot, and brought indoors in colder weather for shelter if necessary. This unique tree, with its strange spiny leaves, is a real talking point, and an exotic tree to grow in your garden. Once established it will grow up to 2 feet a year, so you will soon have a beautiful specimen to admire.

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Care Instructions	grow well in any well-drained soil, in a sunny or partially-shaded location
Disease Resistance	pest and disease free
Foliage	leathery leaves clasp the stems and persist for many years
Foliage Color	evergreen
Growth Rate	up to 2 feet a year
Hardiness Zone	6 to 10
Height	around 50 feet tall in gardens
Light Requirements	sunny or partially-shaded
Mature Shape	symmetrical conical shape with a strong central trunk
Pot Size	#1 Container
Soil Requirements	well-drained
Soil Type	any
Species	Monkey Puzzle Tree
Style	exotic
Type	tree
Type of Fruit	seeds are edible
Uses	specimen for garden or pots, future harvests, conversation piece