Evergreens that eventually become large,
however, there are many dwarf varieties which make excellent specimen and
rock garden accent plants.
ARAUCARIA araucana
Monkey Puzzle
Height:
50-80' Width: 35'
Zone: 7
Forms a loose,
see-through, pyramidal shape with a straight trunk. The leaves are
dark green, stiff, with sharp needles densely arranged on horizontal,
irregular, upwardly-sweeping branches. Makes an attractive, novelty
specimen.
