Araucaria heterophylla - Norfolk Island Pine - Evergreen Trees Direct

Araucaria heterophylla - Norfolk Island Pine

Name: Araucaria heterophylla - Norfolk Island Pine
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
SKU: ARAUHET800L
Price: 6800.00 AUD
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Size: 800L

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Current Stock Height Guides

40cm/45L: 0.6m – 1m Approx.
75L: Enquire within for height guide information.
100L: 1.7m – 2m Approx.
200L: 2.6m – 3.2m Approx.
400L: 3.4m -4.6m Approx.
800L: 6m – 8.1m Approx.

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About Araucaria heterophylla - Norfolk Island Pine

Araucaria heterophylla – Norfolk Island Pine is a tall, evergreen conifer native to Norfolk Island, valued for its symmetrical form, tiered horizontal branches, and soft green needle-like foliage. Reaching up to 65 metres, it adds strong vertical structure to coastal gardens, parks, and large landscapes.

Araucaria heterophylla – Norfolk Island Pine tolerates salt spray, wind, and moderate drought, thriving in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. Often used as a coastal feature or indoor specimen when young, it offers year-round greenery with minimal maintenance.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

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

Mature Height & Width

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.

Frost Tolerance

Is Araucaria heterophylla - Norfolk Island Pine frost tolerant?

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

Flowering Information

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.

Native Information

Is Araucaria heterophylla - Norfolk Island Pine an Australian Native? 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.

Wildlife Value

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.

Sunlight Information

Araucaria heterophylla - Norfolk Island Pine will thrive best in:

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preffered Soil

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.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Norfolk Island Pine

Genus: Araucaria

Botanical Species: heterophylla

Family: Araucariaceae

Botanical Name: Araucaria heterophylla

Landscape Uses

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.

Planting, Spacing & Care

How to Plant Araucaria heterophylla

Location Selection: A well-lit location with some protection from strong winds.
Soil Preference: Prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soils.
Digging: Prepare a hole twice as wide as the tree's root ball.
Planting: Position the tree in the hole, backfill with soil, and firm down gently.
Initial Watering: Water generously after planting.

Hedging & Screening: Not suitable – Large scale tree with wide base

Feature Tree: 6 m – 10 m – Requires generous space to express formal tiered habit

Avenue Planting Trees: 8 m – 10 m – Suitable for coastal/formal avenues with space

Caring for Araucaria heterophylla

Watering: Ensure consistent watering during the initial growth phase. Mature trees are relatively drought-tolerant but thrive with regular watering.
Mulching: Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Pruning: Typically requires little pruning. Remove only dead or unwanted branches.

Optimizing Soil for Iconic, Symmetrical Growth

Ideal Drainage: Prefers well-drained soil.

Well-Draining Soil: Ideal, promoting healthy growth and preventing root rot.

If you have the following soil, here are some tips for you:

Sandy Soil: Good for its drainage properties; incorporate organic compost to enhance nutrient retention.
Clay Soil: Typically challenging for drainage; modify with sand and organic matter to facilitate better root development.
Loamy Soil: Naturally excellent; maintain richness and drainage with regular additions of compost and mulch.
Peaty Soil: High in organic content; ensure adequate drainage by mixing in gravel or coarse sand.

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

Medium Growth Rate

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)

Ideal Conditions

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

Thrives in

Full Sun
Part Shade

Frost Tolerance

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

Drought Tolerance

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.

Flowering Information

Does Araucaria heterophylla - Norfolk Island Pine flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Not Applicable

Flower Type:

Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

Not Applicable

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Norfolk Island Pine best used for?
A. It’s ideal for coastal landscapes, parks, and large gardens — also used indoors while young due to its elegant form.

Q. How tall and wide does it grow?
A. Grows 50 – 65 m tall and spreads 15 – 20 m wide with a classic pyramidal shape.

Q. Is it suitable for coastal planting?
A. Yes — it has excellent salt and wind tolerance, making it ideal for exposed coastal sites.

Q. What makes its form unique?
A. It features symmetrical, tiered horizontal branches and soft needle-like foliage, giving it a formal yet natural look.

Q. Does it need much water?
A. Moderate — regular deep watering is helpful during long dry spells, especially when young.

Q. What kind of maintenance is required?
A. Very low — minimal pruning needed to maintain its natural structure.

Q. Can it be grown indoors?
A. Yes — when young, it’s popular as a decorative indoor tree, especially in cooler climates.

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