Candelabra tree - Araucaria angustifolia

Description and Uses

Araucaria angustifolia (Candelabra tree) is a tropical tree from Amazone. It is mainly grown for its nut crops (long shelflife), but also

can be produced. The crop is harvested by ground gathering. It starts flowering after 12 - 16 years.

. Medical uses include;

The contains ( - ). After 35 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Araucaria angustifolia has a lifespan of 100 years.

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Environmental limitations

The tree is 30 meters tall. It is medium growing and tolerates not less light than partial shade. Araucaria angustifolia has a shallow root-system and forms symbiotic relations

(ecto-mycorrhiza). It is not able to fix nitrogen.

Araucaria angustifolia thrives in an altitude of 500 to 1800 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 1°C and optimally between 12 - 30°C. The optimal rainfall is 2650 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 1400 - 2500 mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 5.0 - 8.0 in a soil texture of loam.

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Pests and Diseases

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diseases.

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Seed Propagation

Seeds are orthodox and can be stored for 1 months. Unfortunately propagation instruction is missing.

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