Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Argentina, Chile
China, Japan
Types
Araucaria araucana
Juniperus Communis, Juniperus brevifolia, Juniperus brevifolia
Habitat
Subtropical forests
Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune back the growing tips, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Branch Droop, Root rot, Yellow Leaves
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
Headache, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Pollen, Rhinitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Rheumatism, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Used in Furniture, Useful for shade
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ARAUCARIA araucana
JUNIPERUS chinensis 'Blue Point'
Common Name
Monkey Tail Tree, Chilean Pine, Pehuén
Blue point juniper
In Hindi
Monkey Puzzle Tree
Blue point juniper tree
In German
Chilenische Araukarie
Blauer Punkt Wacholder
In French
Araucaria du Chili
Point bleu genévrier
In Spanish
araucaria o pehuén
enebro punto azul
In Greek
Monkey Puzzle Tree
δέντρο αρκεύθου μπλε σημείο
In Portuguese
Monkey Puzzle Tree
zimbro do ponto azul
In Polish
Araukaria chilijska
Niebieski punkt drzewa jałowca
In Latin
Monkey Puzzle Tree
Blue Point juniperi:
Phylum
Pinophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Araucariaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Araucaria
Juniperus
Season and Care of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Blue Point Juniper
Season and care of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Blue Point Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Monkey Puzzle Tree and Blue Point Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monkey Puzzle Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Point Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Monkey Puzzle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Point Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Monkey Puzzle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Point Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Monkey Puzzle Tree and Blue Point Juniper Physical Information
Monkey Puzzle Tree and Blue Point Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Monkey Puzzle Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Blue Point Juniper height is 365.76 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Blue Point Juniper are as follows:
Monkey Puzzle Tree flower color: Green
Monkey Puzzle Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Point Juniper flower color:
- Blue Point Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Blue Point Juniper
Care of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Blue Point Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monkey Puzzle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Point Juniper pruning is done Prune back the growing tips, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Monkey Puzzle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Point Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.