The tree stands on the border between the neighbour’s garden and the garden of a property we want to buy and is approx 8 feet from the house. It has been there for years.
The article below says to give them "plenty of room." Trees ideally should not be closer than 15 feet from a structure. However, this is such as unusual tree (and endangered) that has merit. I did find an article that said surface roots would make it hard to mow and could upend sidewalks.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/monkey-puzzle/growing-monkey-puzzle-outdoors.htm
https://landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu/plants/araucaria-araucana
My monkey puzzle tree which is mabey around 50-60ft, which i know for 20years yet first time seeing this is puffing out smoke at the new buds, what is it? spores? or something else.
Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. Could it be pollen that you are referring to?
Here is an article for more information on the tree:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/monkey-puzzle/growing-monkey-puzzle-outdoors.htm
I PURCHASED SOME MONKEY PUZZLE TREE SEEDS AND I DO NOT KNOW IF I PLANT THE WHOLE THING OR IS THERE A SEED INSIDE OF WHAT APPEARS TO BE A POD OR SHELL.
You can plant the whole thing. The seeds resemble nuts. Soak them in water two days before planting in a container of sand. Place in the refrigerator to chill for about 2 weeks to break dormancy. Then plant in a perlite/compost mixture and place near a sunny window. Keep the soil moist. Seedlings should appear in 10 to 30 days.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/monkey-puzzle/growing-monkey-puzzle-outdoors.htm
We have had a monkey puzzle tree in our front garden for a few months. At Christmas it was lush and green but in the last two months it has become completely brown so we assume it is dead. /we just wondered why it hd died and the best way to remove it thankyou
It could be that the weather was too warm, or that too much moisture was provided at transplant. Though they enjoy moisture, they will need time to dry out a little as well. This will be to avoid root suffocation.
Here is an article that will help you to care for one the next go around:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/monkey-puzzle/growing-monkey-puzzle-outdoors.htm
The bottom tip of the branches are turning brown and drooping down. Plant is in a pot. Please help. Thank you.
Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. It could have something to do with over/underwatering, over/underfeeding, or lack of light. In the meantime, I would recommend testing for these conditions.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/test-soil-for-pests-and-diseases.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/making-sure-soil-drains-well.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/monkey-puzzle/monkey-puzzle-indoors.htm