Araucaria columnaris

Size: 300L
Sale price$3,000.00

Araucaria columnaris – Cook Pine is a tall, upright conifer from New Caledonia with a distinct columnar form and dense, green, needle-like foliage. Its narrow vertical habit makes it well-suited for adding height and structure to coastal or tropical-style landscapes.

Tolerant of wind and salt spray, it performs well in exposed sites and needs minimal care once established. Ideal for feature planting where strong vertical lines are needed.

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About This Tree

Botanical Profile

Explore the essential characteristics and growth habits of this plant, curated to assist you in making an inspired and confident choice for your landscape.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height

20 m – 25 m

Mature Width:

4 m – 6 m

Expected Growth Pear Year

40 – 70 cm/year

  • Medium Growth Rate
Evergreen/ Deciduous

Evergreen (foliage year round)

Frost Tolerance

Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Sunlight Tolerance
  • Full Sun
Form & Shape

Araucaria columnaris is considered:

  • Columnar
  • Symmetrical
  • Upright
Australian Native?

No

Flowering Information

Flower Colour: Not Applicable

Flower Type:

  • Not Applicable

Flowering Period

  • Not Applicable
Foliage Type / Shape
  • Needle-like

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Here Is What Customers Like You Frequently Ask

FAQ

Q. What is Cook Pine best used for?
A. It’s perfect as a vertical feature tree, especially in coastal or tropical-style gardens.

Q. How tall and wide does it grow?
A. Reaches 20 – 25 m tall and 4 – 6 m wide with a narrow, upright form.

Q. Is it suitable for coastal conditions?
A. Yes — it tolerates salt spray and wind, making it ideal for exposed locations.

Q. What type of foliage does it have?
A. Dense, green, needle-like foliage arranged symmetrically on horizontal branches.

Q. Is it drought hardy?
A. Moderately — it prefers consistent watering when young, but becomes more resilient over time.

Q. What kind of maintenance does it need?
A. Low maintenance — minimal pruning is required to retain its natural form.

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Planting Guide

Plant Spacing

Hedging & Screening: Not suitable – Too tall and upright for screening

Feature Tree: 4 m – 6 m – Best showcased individually for dramatic vertical form

Avenue Planting Trees: 6 m – 8 m – Tall, symmetrical growth suits grand avenues

How to Plant Araucaria columnaris

How to Plant Araucaria columnaris

  1. Location Selection: Choose a spot with ample sunlight.
  2. Soil Preference: Favors well-draining, slightly acidic soils.
  3. Digging: Dig a hole about twice the diameter of the tree's root ball.
  4. Planting: Place the tree in the hole, fill with soil, and press down gently.
  5. Initial Watering: Water deeply after planting.

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

  • 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
  • 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
  • 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
  • 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
  • 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
  • 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
  • 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
  • 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
  • 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
  • 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
  • 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
  • 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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