Araucaria / Pehuén

Characteristics

Watering

• Low to moderate • Watering while young • Very drought resistant once established

Soil

• Well drained • Tolerates poor, volcanic soils • Prefers deep soil • Does not tolerate waterlogging

Blooms

October – December Barely visible flowering

Exposure

• Full sun • Needs open space • Does not tolerate prolonged shade

Fruit

Yes (pine nuts) • Highly prized edible seeds • Production occurs on mature trees

Size

• Height: 20–30 m • Width: 6–10 m • Slow growth • Very defined, ornamental structure

Use

• Food use (pine nuts) • Ornamental as a feature/specimen tree • Cultural and landscape value

Propagation

• Seeds (slow process) • Moderate germination • Does not tolerate frequent transplanting