Monkey-puzzle
Scientific name: Araucaria araucana
The Monkey-puzzle tree is unmistakeable with its pyramidal shape, jutting branches and stiff, dark green 'spines' (its leaves). Widely planted in the UK's parks and gardens, it is threatened globally.
Species information
Statistics
Height: up to 50mConservation status
Introduced, but naturalised species. Listed as Endangered on the global IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.