Araucaria araucana Pleached Deep pink buds open up

Deep pink buds open up to single

White flowers are produced in clusters from April to May then intermittently in summer

initially narrow in habit but becoming broader with maturity

It is a hardy and ornamental plant that can be used in gardens and landscapes

peeling park and steely blue-green needles only adds to its appeal

Araucaria araucana Pleached Deep pink buds open upEvergreen. A unique, prehistoric looking tree with long spidery, branches armour plated with spines. Curious pineapple sized cones are produced in the highest branches when mature. Extremely slow growing (perhaps 1 2 inches per year!) so although ultimately a very large tree, Araucaria can be considered as a small tree for most practical purposes. Introduced to this country in 1795, the peculiar Araucaria became very fashionable in the Victorian age,