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About Monkey Puzzle Tree and Scarlet Oak


About Scarlet Oak and Monkey Puzzle Tree


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen   
Tree   

Origin
Argentina, Chile   
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States   

Types
not available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Subtropical forests   
Woodland Garden Canopy   

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11   
5-9   

AHS Heat Zone
9-6   
9-4   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,520.00 cm   
28
1,830.00 cm   
22

Minimum Width
Not Available   
1,220.00 cm   
14

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Green   
Not Available   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Green   
Brown, Sienna   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Red, Crimson, Bronze   

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Needle like   
Oval, Bristle-tipped   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Early Spring, Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Tip cutting   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering   
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather   

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, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Branch Droop, Root rot, Yellow Leaves   
Anthracnose, Leaf Blister, Powdery mildew   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Not Available   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Not Available   
Birds   

Allergy
Not Available   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree   
Beautification   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Astringent   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Seeds   

Other Uses
Used in Furniture, Useful for shade   
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for cabinet makers   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant   
Shade Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ARAUCARIA araucana   
QUERCUS coccinea   

Common Name
Monkey Tail Tree, Chilean Pine, Pehuén   
Scarlet Oak   

In Hindi
Monkey Puzzle Tree   
Scarlet Oak   

In German
Chilenische Araukarie   
Scarlet Oak   

In French
Araucaria du Chili   
Scarlet Oak   

In Spanish
araucaria o pehuén   
Scarlet roble   

In Greek
Monkey Puzzle Tree   
Scarlet Oak   

In Portuguese
Monkey Puzzle Tree   
Scarlet Oak   

In Polish
Araukaria chilijska   
Scarlet Oak   

In Latin
Monkey Puzzle Tree   
Quercus coccinea   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Pinophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Pinopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Pinales   
Fagales   

Family
Araucariaceae   
Fagaceae   

Genus
Araucaria   
Quercus   

Clade
Not Available   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Scarlet Oak

Wondering what are the properties of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Scarlet Oak? We provide you with everything About Monkey Puzzle Tree and Scarlet Oak. Monkey Puzzle Tree has thorns and Scarlet Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Monkey Puzzle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Monkey Puzzle Tree has allergic reactions like Not Available and Scarlet Oak has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Scarlet Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Scarlet Oak

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

Monkey Puzzle Tree and Scarlet Oak Physical Information

Monkey Puzzle Tree and Scarlet Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Monkey Puzzle Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Scarlet Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Scarlet Oak are as follows:

Care of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Scarlet Oak

Care of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Scarlet Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monkey Puzzle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scarlet Oak pruning is done 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 Scarlet Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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