Araucaria araucana - (Molina.)K.Koch.

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Araucaria araucana - (Molina.)K.Koch.
Also known as: Monkey Puzzle Tree
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Plant Properties

Layer: Nut tree
Format: Large
Height: 30.00 m
Width: 15.00 m
Growth Rate: Slow
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 7-11
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Seed
Edibility:
(5)
Medicinal:
(5)
Features:
Wind trap, Resin, Wood

Description

Edible applications: The seeds can be eaten raw or cooked. They are rich in starch and have a soft texture similar to cashew nuts, with a slight flavor of pine nuts. These delicious seeds can be consumed in large quantities and serve as a nutritious addition to the diet. The relatively large seeds, about the size of an almond and 3 cm long by 1 cm wide, are harvested in the autumn and can be stored for at least 9 months in cool, dry conditions.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/03
End of Harvest: 30/04

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild Description
Juglans regia
English Walnut 		Walnut trees shade the soil, reducing competition for water, which is beneficial for Araucaria araucana.
Carya illinoinensis
Pecans 		Pecan trees can enhance soil structure and provide organic matter through leaf litter, beneficial for Araucaria araucana.
Taxus baccata
Yew, English yew, Common Yew 		Yew trees provide a naturally acidic environment, which can help enhance the overall pH balance around Araucaria araucana.
Quercus robur
English oak 		Oak trees can provide shelter and habitat for beneficial insects, enhancing biodiversity around Araucaria araucana.
Zanthoxylum americanum
Prickly Ash - Northern, Common pricklyash, Northern Prickly Ash 		Alder buckthorn can improve soil moisture levels, benefiting Araucaria araucana, especially in drier conditions.