An extremely slow growing tree, reaching a height of 50 meters. It has a straight trunk, cilindrical and very thick (3 or more meters in diameter). The branches start at various meters above the ground. The leaves are very hard and have a thorn on the tip. The bark is rough, thick, formed by rectangular sheets of dark grey or reddish cork. The wood has a high value and is characterized by being compact, thin, and of a yellowish white color.

Family: Araucariaceae

Distribution: Endemic species of Chile and Argentina. It can be found by the Andean Range from Ñuble (Antuco Volcano) to Villarrica Volcano. Also, on the Coastal Range but only in the Nahuelbuta mountain. Grows more than 800 meters above sea level.