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, Canada
  
Types
not available
  
Ashford Oak, Chase Creek Red Oak, Shera-Blair Red Oak
  
Habitat
Subtropical forests
  
Sandy areas, Upland, Wooded slopes, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
  
3-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
9-5
  
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,520.00 cm
  
28
1,830.00 cm
  
22
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Green
  
Yellow green
  
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, Brown, Dark Red, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like
  
Maple shaped
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
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
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Pollution, Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
  
Do Not over Water
  
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, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Don't fertilize within a year of planting
  
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Branch Droop, Root rot, Yellow Leaves
  
Borers, Caterpillars, Galls, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Pollution, Salt
  
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
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used in Furniture, Useful for shade
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant
  
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
ARAUCARIA araucana
  
QUERCUS rubra
  
Common Name
Monkey Tail Tree, Chilean Pine, Pehuén
  
Northern Red Oak
  
In Hindi
Monkey Puzzle Tree
  
उत्तरी लाल ओक
  
In German
Chilenische Araukarie
  
Roteiche
  
In French
Araucaria du Chili
  
chêne rouge
  
In Spanish
araucaria o pehuén
  
el roble rojo del norte
  
In Greek
Monkey Puzzle Tree
  
βόρειο κόκκινο δρυς
  
In Portuguese
Monkey Puzzle Tree
  
carvalho vermelho do norte
  
In Polish
Araukaria chilijska
  
dąb czerwony
  
In Latin
Monkey Puzzle Tree
  
Quercus rubra
  
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