Araucaria araucana Hedging Although the deep purple colour

Although the deep purple colour and attractive small spring flowers are retained

'Reine Claude Verte' is the cultivar which stays true to its heritage

The oval crown

Develops an attractive

blush-white flowers in late March and early April

Araucaria araucana Hedging Although the deep purple colourEvergreen. 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,