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Araucaria heterophylla

Norfolk Island Pine, Star Pine

Plant photo of: Araucaria heterophylla
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve George/Sortomme

 

Description

This very large tree will grow to about 100' tall and 60' wide with narrow, sharp leaves that are a deep, dark green. It is a popular Christmas tree in Hawaii. A good indoor plant for sunny exposures.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Height Range

25-40', 40-60', 60-100'

Width Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Ranch

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Indoor, Lawn, Swimming Pool

Special Uses

Container

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.