Araucaria heterophylla - Norfolk Island Pine

• Feature Tree
• Avenue Planting
• Council or Civic Landscapes
• Shade Tree

Araucaria heterophylla - Norfolk Island Pine works in an:

• Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Tropical Garden – lush, leafy planting for a resort-style atmosphere.
• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Araucaria heterophylla - Norfolk Island Pine is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 50 m – 65 m

Mature Width: 15 m – 20 m

Araucaria heterophylla - Norfolk Island Pine is expected to grow 40 – 70 cm/year.

Araucaria heterophylla - Norfolk Island Pine is expected to grow 40 – 70 cm/year.

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Araucaria heterophylla - Norfolk Island Pine frost tolerant?

Araucaria heterophylla - Norfolk Island Pine is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

• Tropical QLD (Cairns, Townsville)
• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Araucaria heterophylla does not produce showy flowers; instead, it forms very small, inconspicuous male and female cones high on the branches. These subtle structures mark its natural reproductive cycle without contributing a visible floral display.

Does Araucaria heterophylla - Norfolk Island Pine flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Not Applicable

Flower Type:

• Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

Not Applicable

No

Araucaria heterophylla - Norfolk Island Pine is Native to Native to Norfolk Island in the South Pacific, where it grows naturally along ridges and coastal slopes.

Its tall, layered canopy provides excellent shelter for small birds and supports cone-feeding insects and birds. The tree’s structured form also creates valuable vertical habitat, enhancing biodiversity in coastal, parkland and larger garden landscapes.

Araucaria heterophylla - Norfolk Island Pine will thrive best in:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Araucaria heterophylla performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or waterlogged soil unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures and develops moderate drought resilience.

Is Araucaria heterophylla - Norfolk Island Pine Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it needs regular watering, but once established Araucaria heterophylla develops moderate drought tolerance. It performs reliably in coastal and dry conditions, maintaining its symmetrical tiered form with deep, occasional watering during extended heat.