What is a monkey tree?

2 Originally imported to Europe in the 18th century and became a popular complement to botanical gardens because of its unusual and distinctive appearance. Because it is evergreen, the tree is often used as ornamental and is also used as a wooden source in addition to providing edible nuts. Since the trees are more valuable, the tree of logical trees is rarely cut for wood, but when harvested, it provides long, straight, tightly grained wood. The nut harvest has exposed the survival of trees in some parts of South America. It has triangular leaves that resemble sharp scales. Small leaves clump along the branches, so the trees and branches are quite difficult to handle without causing painful injuries. In nature prefers high heights Tklobouk gets winter snowfall. When the snow collects on older low branches, it breaks them and leaves the tree the crown of the branch at the top and a smooth trunk down. After cultivation, the lower branches can remain, so the tree is much bushes than it is in nature.

Higher altitudes are the preferred growing environment for a monkey tree, which also appreciates a slight climate, such as areas in areas near the ocean. The plant is doing well in the USDA zones seven and higher and is tolerant with resistant frost and drought. Due to barbed leaves, the tree may not be the best choice for an intimate garden, but it can create an interesting decorative accessory in an area with lots of space for growth. Edible seeds can be harvested and used as nuts or used to clear new trees that last about 40 years before they ripen.

The scientific name of the tree is Araucaria Araucana . When it was first brought to Europe, it was called "Chilean pine". It seems that the common name appeared in the 1950s. In some regions, the native name for the tree replaces the former common name and can thereforeBeing a monkey tree also referred to as Pehuen.