Araucaria araucana

Araucaria araucana, better known as the Monkey Puzzle Tree, is an iconic and highly distinctive conifer that draws attention in any landscape. With its unusual, spiralling branches covered in tough, triangular leaves, this ancient species has a striking architectural form that makes it a favourite for statement planting. Native to the Andes of Chile and Argentina, it is a slow-growing but long-lived evergreen, capable of reaching impressive heights over time.

Araucaria araucana – Monkey Puzzle Tree

This species is listed under CITES Appendix I, making it a rare and special addition to any plant range. Its hardy nature allows it to thrive across much of the UK, tolerating exposed sites, coastal conditions, and cold winters. Ideal as a centrepiece for large gardens, parks, or estates, Araucaria araucana offers year-round structure and evergreen appeal.

Wholesale availability includes pot sizes C1 and C3, making it suitable for both young specimen sales and larger, more established plants. Customers value it for its low maintenance needs and ability to add a sense of grandeur to planting schemes. With the right positioning and space to grow, the Monkey Puzzle Tree becomes a generational feature that can be enjoyed for decades.