The Chilean pine (Araucaria araucana) is a relict evergreen coniferous tree in the Araucariaceae family, native to Chile and Argentina.

 The Chilean pine (Araucaria araucana) is a relict evergreen coniferous tree in the Araucariaceae family, native to Chile and Argentina, known as a "living fossil." It reaches 60 m in height, has stiff, needle-like foliage, and large edible seeds. It is used in ornamental gardening and requires a warm climate.

The Chilean pine
 (Araucaria araucana)
is a relict evergreen
coniferous tree in the
Araucariaceae family,
native to Chile and Argentina.

 Key characteristics and features:

 Appearance: A very large tree, lower branches may lie on the ground; the crown becomes umbrella-shaped with age.

 Needles: Dark green, very stiff, glossy, triangular, densely covering the branches, lifespan 10–15 years.

 Cones: Female cones are spherical, up to 18–20 cm in diameter, and weigh up to 1.5 kg.

 "Monkey Puzzle": The name refers to the unusual branches covered with sharp needles, making them difficult to climb.

Amelanchier (Shaddock) is a perennial deciduous shrub or small tree in the Rosaceae family.

 Amelanchier (Shaddock) is a perennial deciduous shrub or small tree in the Rosaceae family. The plant is prized for its low maintenance, high winter hardiness (tolerating temperatures down to -40°C to -50°C), and delicious dark-blue berries, which, when dried, resemble raisins (hence the common name "currant").

Amelanchier (Shaddock)
is a perennial deciduous
shrub or small tree
 in the Rosaceae family.

 Key Characteristics

 Appearance: A shrub growing from 2 to 5-6 meters tall with a dense crown. It blooms profusely with white or cream-colored flowers that can withstand spring frosts down to -7°C.

 Fruit: Small, juicy, sweet berries of a bluish-black color with a glaucous bloom. They ripen unevenly, beginning in mid-summer. Popular varieties: