Araucaria araucana
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Araucaria araucana
Also known as:
Monkey Puzzle Tree
Images:
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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
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Seed
Seed
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Parasiticide, Fragrant
Parasiticide, Fragrant
Description
Seeds - can be consumed raw or cooked. They are rich in starch. The seeds have a soft texture, similar to cashews, and have a subtle flavor akin to pine nuts. They are delicious and make a pleasant addition to meals. These seeds can be eaten in large quantities and serve as a staple food in the diet. They are quite large, about the size of an almond, and can be up to 3 cm long and 1 cm wide. The seeds are harvested in the autumn and can be stored cool and dry for at least 9 months.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/03
End of Harvest:
30/04
Crown Data
Crown Type:
Smal Piramidaal
Crown Density:
Dichte kroon
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana (hazel) is a nitrogen-fixing plant that enhances soil fertility, benefiting the growth of Araucaria araucana. |
|
Rhus typhina Sumach |
Rhus typhina (staghorn sumac) provides a protective canopy and attracts beneficial insects, assisting in pollination. |
|
Vaccinium corymbosum Northern blueberry |
Vaccinium corymbosum (blueberry) is a shallow-rooted plant that helps retain moisture and provides additional berries for foraging. |
|
Ribes nigrum Blackcurrant |
Ribes nigrum (blackcurrant) can thrive in the shade of Araucaria araucana while improving understorey diversity. |
|
Symphoricarpos albus Snowberry |
Symphoricarpos albus (snowberry) helps with soil stability and provides habitat and food for wildlife. |
|
Elaeagnus umbellata Autumn olive |
Elaeagnus umbellata (autumn olive) is a nitrogen-fixing shrub that supports soil health and attracts pollinators. |