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Araucaria bidwillii

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Araucaria bidwillii Bunya Pine, Conifer,

Native: Foliage Type:

Yes Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Trees, Conifers Conical, Pendulous

Description:

A large Australian native tree that comes from the rainforests in QLD. It has very prickly dark green leaves and is known for its symmetrical shape that it develops with age. Reasonably slow growing tree that will grow to 30-40m in height. It produces some extremely large pineapple shaped cones that can weigh up to 8kg each.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

>25m >10m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Bush Tucker, Coastal Garden, Feature

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Araucariaceae Australia

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: TBA

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: N/A

Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Slow

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: Moderate

Wind: High

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