Araucaria heterophylla

Common Name:
Norfolk Island Pine

Description:
The Araucaria heterophylla, commonly known as the Norfolk Island Pine, is a striking evergreen conifer native to Norfolk Island. It features a symmetrical, pyramidal shape with distinctive horizontal branches layered in a whorled pattern, giving it a sculptural appearance. The soft, dark green, needle-like foliage adds to its visual appeal, making it a popular choice for coastal gardens, parks, and indoor use. This hardy tree thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sun but can tolerate part shade. It is salt-tolerant, making it an excellent choice for coastal landscapes. While it can reach great heights outdoors, it remains compact when grown in pots as an indoor feature plant. Its slow-growing nature and resistance to pests and diseases make it a low-maintenance, long-lived addition to any setting.

Form:

• Tree - Large

Mature Size:

• Height: 20–50 m (outdoors)
• Width: 5–10 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade
• Indoors / Well Lit (when young)

Flowering:

• Does not flower (produces cones)

Flower Colour:

• N/A

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots (when young)
• Salt Tolerant
• Australian Native (Norfolk Island)
• Drought Tolerant (once established)
• Perennial
• Suitable for Coastal Gardens
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Coastal Banksia (Banksia integrifolia)
• Pandanus (Pandanus spp.)
• Agave (Agave spp.)
• Lomandra (Lomandra spp.)