{"product_id":"monkey-tree-araucaria-araucana-non-gmo-organically-grown-ornamental-tree","title":"Monkey Tree (Araucaria araucana) Non-GMO • Organically Grown • Ornamental Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eMonkey Tree (Araucaria araucana) \u003cspan\u003eNon-GMO • Organically Grown • Ornamental Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonkey Tree, also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonkey Puzzle Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a distinctive evergreen prized for its unusual, architectural shape and striking, overlapping, scale-like foliage. Native to Chile and Argentina, this long-lived tree makes a dramatic statement in the landscape and can eventually become a magnificent specimen tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Perennial evergreen tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAraucaria araucana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can reach 30–60+ ft (9–18+ m) with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately USDA Zones 7–10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing From Seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonkey Tree is relatively slow-growing when young, but well worth the patience. Seeds are best sown fresh, as viability decreases with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStratification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cold stratification is recommended to improve germination. Place seeds in a slightly moist growing medium and refrigerate for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4–6 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter stratification, sow seeds approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e½–1 inch (1–2.5 cm) deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a well-draining seed-starting mix. Keep the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged. Place in a bright location with temperatures around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18–24°C (65–75°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination can be irregular and may take \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseveral weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Once seedlings emerge, provide plenty of light and protect young plants from extreme heat, drought and severe frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransplant outdoors once plants are well established and the risk of severe frost has passed. Choose a permanent location carefully, as Monkey Trees eventually become large and are not easily moved once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Tip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Patience is key with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAraucaria araucana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Young plants grow slowly while developing their distinctive structure, but mature trees can live for many decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor ornamental growing only. Not intended for consumption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed count: 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumbleseeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48178436374693,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9870\/1221\/files\/C5EFBE3A-E17A-43DB-8A94-FF5402D9FE1B.jpg?v=1787525630","url":"https:\/\/bumbleseeds.com\/products\/monkey-tree-araucaria-araucana-non-gmo-organically-grown-ornamental-tree","provider":"Bumbleseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}