Monkey Puzzle Collection

Illustration of Araucaria araucana (Monkey Puzzle) tree

Monkey Puzzle Trees - In gardens of Dunvegan Castle Isle of Skye, Scotland
MAB-12 Monkey Puzzle TREE / Chilean Pine - in gardens of Dunvegan Castle Isle of Skye, Scotland Araucaria araucana Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Araucaria / Monkey Puzzle / Chile Pine Tree & Lanin Volcano. Photographed in Neuquen Province. Lanin National Park
FG-ea-361 Araucaria / Monkey Puzzle / Chile Pine Tree & Lanin Volcano Photographed in Neuquen Province. Lanin National Park

Argentina - Lanin Volcano (3, 776 m) and Araucaria / Monkey Puzzle Tree / Chile Pine Forest Lanin National Park
FG-ea-395 Argentina - Lanin Volcano (3, 776 m) and Araucaria / Monkey Puzzle Tree / Chile Pine Forest Lanin National Park, Neuquen Province, Andes

Monkey Puzzle (Araucaria araucana) close-up of trunk, in garden, Norfolk, England, march

Fossilised cone of Araucaria sp. tree
Fossil cone. A fossilised cone from a tree of the genus Araucaria, members of which still survive today. The individual seeds can clearly be seen around the core of the cone

Monkey puzzle leaf, SEM
Monkey puzzle leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze-fracture of a leaf of a monkey puzzle tree (Araucaria araucana)

Leaf stoma, SEM
Leaf stoma. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a stoma on a leaf of the monkey puzzle tree (Araucaria araucana)

Monkey Puzzle Tree / Chile Pine UK
SG-00825 Monkey Puzzle TREE / Chilean Pine UK Araucaria araucana Ardea London Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Monkey Puzzle - rosette of young leaves on end of branch Christchurch Botanical Gardens New Zealand
MAB-624 Monkey Puzzle - rosette of young leaves on end of branch Christchurch Botanical Gardens New Zealand Araucaria imbricata Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Araucaria / Monkey Puzzle / Chile Pine - Male tree. Previous season's cones are brown; fresh cones are yellow-green
FG-ea-382 Araucaria / Monkey Puzzle / Chile Pine - Male tree Photographed in Neuquen Province, Argentina Araucaria araucana Previous season's cones are brown; fresh cones are yellow-green Endemic

Araucaria / Monkey Puzzle / Chile Pine Trees growing on top of a lava cliff with prismatic joints
FG-ea-374 Araucaria / Monkey Puzzle / Chile Pine Trees growing on top of a lava cliff with prismatic joints Road to Pino Hachado from Las Lajas, Neuquen Province

Argentina - Lanin Volcano (3, 776 m) and Araucaria / Monkey Tree / Chile Pine forest
FG-ea-397 Argentina - Lanin Volcano (3, 776 m) and Araucaria / Monkey Puzzle Tree / Chile Pine forest. Lanin National Park, Neuquen Province, Andes

Bark of Monkey Puzzle tree - Worcestershire UK
MAB-255 Bark of Monkey Puzzle tree Worcestershire, UK Araucaria araucana Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Araucaria / Monkey Puzzle / Chile Pine Tree & Lanin Volcano. Photographed in Neuquen Province. Lanin National Park
FG-ea-368 Araucaria / Monkey Puzzle / Chile Pine Tree & Lanin Volcano Photographed in Neuquen Province. Lanin National Park Araucaria araucana Endemic to Argentina & Chile Francois Gohier Please note

Monkey puzzle trees silhouetted against clouds at sunset, Conguillio National Park, Chile, South America

Araucaria / Monkey Puzzle / Chile Pine - close-up of bark of a mature tree Lanin National Park, Neuquen Province
FG-ea-389 Araucaria / Monkey Puzzle / Chile Pine - close-up of bark of a mature tree Lanin National Park, Neuquen Province

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The majestic Monkey Puzzle tree, scientifically known as Araucaria araucana, is a captivating sight that can be found in various corners of the world. One such place is the enchanting Dunvegan Castle gardens on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. Here, these unique trees stand tall and proud, their branches reaching towards the sky. Venturing further afield to Argentina's Lanin National Park in Neuquen Province, we discover an awe-inspiring scene where the Monkey Puzzle trees coexist harmoniously with the mighty Lanin Volcano. Standing at an impressive 3, 776 meters high, this volcanic giant serves as a breathtaking backdrop for these ancient trees. Intriguingly enough, fossilized cones of Araucaria sp. Trees provide us with glimpses into their prehistoric past. These remnants serve as reminders of how long these magnificent species have graced our planet. Zooming in closer to examine its intricate details reveals fascinating features like its textured trunk and distinctive leaves. The close-up view showcases the resilience and beauty encapsulated within each individual tree. Even under microscopic scrutiny through scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Monkey Puzzle leaves reveal intricate patterns and structures that contribute to their remarkable ability to thrive in diverse environments. From Norfolk's gardens in England to Christchurch Botanical Gardens in New Zealand - wherever they are found - Monkey Puzzle trees never fail to captivate observers with their rosettes of young leaves bursting forth from every branch tip. Perhaps one of nature's most astonishing displays occurs along the road leading to Pino Hachado from Las Lajas. There stands a group of Araucaria / Monkey Puzzle / Chile Pine Trees growing atop a lava cliff adorned with prismatic joints—a testament to both nature's creativity and adaptability. Whether it be illustrations or photographs showcasing these extraordinary specimens against stunning landscapes or microscopic views revealing hidden wonders—each portrayal offers us another opportunity to appreciate and marvel at this remarkable species, the Monkey Puzzle tree.