Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Origin
Argentina, Chile
  
Korea
  
Types
not available
  
Pacific silver fir (Abies amabilis), noble fir (Abies procera)
  
Habitat
Subtropical forests
  
Hills, Moist Soils
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
8-5
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,520.00 cm
  
28
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Green
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like
  
Compound
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
  
Spores, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
  
Average Water Needs
  
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
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune after flowering, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Branch Droop, Root rot, Yellow Leaves
  
Aphids, Leaf spot, Nematodes, Root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Frost, Humidity, Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
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
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
conjunctivitis, sneezing, Sore eyes
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
anti-allergy, anti-cancer, Cough, Diabetes, Fever, Rheumatism, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Leaves, Pods
  
Other Uses
Used in Furniture, Useful for shade
  
Application in Handicrafts, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant
  
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
ARAUCARIA araucana
  
ABIES koreana
  
Common Name
Monkey Tail Tree, Chilean Pine, Pehuén
  
Fir, Korean Fir
  
In Hindi
Monkey Puzzle Tree
  
Abies koreana
  
In German
Chilenische Araukarie
  
Korea-Tanne
  
In French
Araucaria du Chili
  
Sapin de Corée
  
In Spanish
araucaria o pehuén
  
Abies koreana
  
In Greek
Monkey Puzzle Tree
  
Abies koreana
  
In Portuguese
Monkey Puzzle Tree
  
Abies koreana
  
In Polish
Araukaria chilijska
  
Abies koreana
  
In Latin
Monkey Puzzle Tree
  
Abies koreana
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Pinophyta
  
Coniferophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Pinopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Pinales
  
Family
Araucariaceae
  
Pinaceae
  
Genus
Araucaria
  
Abies
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Korean Fir
Season and care of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Korean Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Monkey Puzzle Tree and Korean Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monkey Puzzle Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Korean Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Monkey Puzzle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Korean Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Monkey Puzzle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Korean Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Monkey Puzzle Tree and Korean Fir Physical Information
Monkey Puzzle Tree and Korean Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Monkey Puzzle Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Korean Fir height is 760.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Korean Fir are as follows:
Monkey Puzzle Tree flower color: Green
Monkey Puzzle Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Korean Fir flower color: Not Available
- Korean Fir leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Korean Fir
Care of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Korean Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monkey Puzzle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Korean Fir pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead leaves. In summer Monkey Puzzle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Korean Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.