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Araucaria araucana (House Pine, Monkey Puzzle Tree)

Monkey Puzzle Tree is a special tree that has architectural leaves and branches making it look like an artificial christmas tree. It's an evergreen native to Chile and Argentina. With time, the triangular shape become tall with an upper rounded canopy.

To be planted in well drained soil, average fertile, moist soil. Requires full to partial sun, and is drought tolerant.

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