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Norfolk Island Pine

Norfolk Island Pine

Araucaria heterophylla

treeβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate waterZone 10b – Zone 11b

Norfolk Island Pine is an elegant, slow-growing evergreen conifer with soft, feathery foliage arranged in delicate, symmetrical tiers. It is best grown indoors or in very mild climates (USDA 10–11) and creates a charming miniature tree effect in containers.

Overview

Form
pyramidal, columnar
Growth Rate
slow
Size
4–50β€² tall Γ— 3–4β€² wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

moderate

Flood Tolerance

none
Zone 10bZone 11b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 10b to Zone 11b

pH Range

56.5
3.556.589
pH range: 5 to 6.5

Seasonality

Season of Interest

Winter

Shrub

Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.

Succession Role

climax

Native Range

Norfolk Island, Australia

Function & Care

Establishment & Care

Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed

Companion Planting

Plants well with