Monkey puzzle plant for sale – is in the form of tip cuttings grown from a nursery. It is not recommended to start growing this tree from seeds as it will take at least 2 months to germinate and the chances of successfully growing a seedling is low.
The monkey puzzle is a very slow growing tree that can take 5 – 10 years before it even gets above grass height and then grows around 35 cm a year. In their natural state, monkey puzzle trees become as tall as 60 to 70 feet with a spread as wide as 35 feet.
Monkey puzzle plants are considered dioecious which means each plant has either male or female flowers. Its large and edible seeds are enclosed in a cone and may take 2 years to mature and are then pollinated through the wind. One special feature of this tree is its fire resistant bark.