Home > Question >

Does the monkey puzzle tree need acid soil?

Our Advice:

The monkey puzzle will do well in most types of soil, but struggles on heavy clay. It prefers moderately fertile, moist but well drained ground and an open site with some shelter from cold, drying winds.

Here are some related questions:

Not what you are looking for?

If you can't find what you are looking for on the website then you can ask one of our experts. To get in touch with us Click Here

We will try to get back to you with an answer as soon as we can.

Here is some more information for you:

Did you find this answer useful? Subscribe to our newsletter for gardeing news, projects, special offers and competitions.

Ask another gardening question:

Learn More About Pests and Diseases

Gardening Projects for December

---

How to take Hardwood Cuttings

How to Propagate Mistletoe

How to keep Containers Well-Drained

How to Make a Bird Feeder

Latest Gardening Videos

---

How do I treat liverwort?

Growing Geraniums

Moving House and Taking the Garden with You | Garden Ideas | Val Bradley

How to Grow Orchids

Is it safe to compost rhubarb leaves?

How do I insulate my greenhouse?

All Videos

Explore Gardens from Around the World

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Tokyo, Japan

Butchart Gardens
British Columbia, Canada

The New York Botanical Garden
New York, United States

Gardens of the Generalife, Alhambra
Granada, Spain

Medellin Botanical Garden
Medellin, Columbia

RHS Harlow Carr
Harrogate, United Kingdom