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andrew_huang9

Monkey Puzzle Tree in Zone 6?

6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago

Does anyone have any tips on growing Araucaria araucana outdoors in zone 6? Most of the sites I see say it's hardy up to zone 7. I am in northern NJ (zone 6b) and occasionally see trees outdoors. I know of one person in the same zone who has one outdoors and doesn't do anything special for it. I also know that Ringwood botanical gardens has some outdoors, and they are in zone 6a.

I would like to try this plant due to its beautiful nature and historic significance. So far I am planning on giving it a well-draining site and shielding it from harsh winter wind.

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