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 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.