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Monkey Puzzle Tree
Blue Spruce
About Blue Spruce and Monkey Puzzle Tree


What is
Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen  
Needled or Scaled Evergreen  
Origin
Argentina, Chile  
Western United States  
Types
Araucaria araucana  
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika  
Number of Varieties
1  
35  
99+
Habitat
Subtropical forests  
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11  
2-8  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6  
8-1  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17  
Habit
Oval or Rounded  
Pyramidal  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,520.00 cm  
28
1,200.00 cm  
35
Minimum Width
200.00 cm  
99+
900.00 cm  
24
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Green  
Green, Orange, Purple  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  
Fruit Color
Green  
Brown  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green  
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green  
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green  
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green  
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like  
Needle like  
Thorns
Yes  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Growth Rate
Medium  
Medium  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  
Bloom Time
-  
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  
Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Ground  
How to Plant?
Tip cutting  
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering  
In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  
In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  
In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Average  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers  
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Branch Droop, Root rot, Yellow Leaves  
Red blotch  
Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  
Facts
Flowers
Insignificant  
Yes  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes  
Yes  
Edible Fruit
Yes  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
No  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
Yes  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes  
Yes  
Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  
Showy Bark
No  
No  
Foliage Texture
Fine  
Medium  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Glossy  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
No  
Self-Sowing
No  
No  
Attracts
-  
Birds  
Allergy
-  
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree  
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree  
Beauty Benefits
-  
-  
Edible Uses
No  
Yes  
Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Windbreak  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
-  
-  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant  
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds  
Other Uses
Used in Furniture, Useful for shade  
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
No  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
ARAUCARIA araucana  
PICEA pungens  
Common Name
Monkey Tail Tree, Chilean Pine, Pehuén  
Colorado blue spruce  
In Hindi
Monkey Puzzle Tree  
Blue Spruce Tree  
In German
Chilenische Araukarie  
Blue Spruce Baum  
In French
Araucaria du Chili  
Blue Spruce Arbre  
In Spanish
araucaria o pehuén  
Blue Spruce Árbol  
In Greek
Monkey Puzzle Tree  
Blue Spruce Tree  
In Portuguese
Monkey Puzzle Tree  
Árvore Spruce azul  
In Polish
Araukaria chilijska  
Blue Spruce Drzewo  
In Latin
Monkey Puzzle Tree  
Blue abiegnis  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Pinophyta  
Coniferophyta  
Class
Pinopsida  
Pinopsida  
Order
Pinales  
Pinales  
Family
Araucariaceae  
Pinaceae  
Genus
Araucaria  
Picea  
Clade
-  
-  
Tribe
-  
-  
Subfamily
-  
Piceoideae  
Number of Species
1  
35  
99+
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Properties of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Blue Spruce

Wondering what are the properties of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Blue Spruce? We provide you with everything About Monkey Puzzle Tree and Blue Spruce. Monkey Puzzle Tree has thorns and Blue Spruce doesn't have thorns. Also Monkey Puzzle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Monkey Puzzle Tree has allergic reactions like and Blue Spruce has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Blue Spruce and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Blue Spruce

Season and care of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Blue Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Monkey Puzzle Tree and Blue Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monkey Puzzle Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Monkey Puzzle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Monkey Puzzle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.

Monkey Puzzle Tree and Blue Spruce Physical Information

Monkey Puzzle Tree and Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Monkey Puzzle Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Blue Spruce are as follows:

Care of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Blue Spruce

Care of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Blue Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monkey Puzzle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Spruce pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Monkey Puzzle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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