Araucaria heterophylla - Norfolk Island Pine

Size: 800L
Sale price$6,800.00

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.

 

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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:

50 m – 65 m

Mature Width:

15 m – 20 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
  • Part Shade
Form & Shape

Araucaria heterophylla - Norfolk Island Pine is considered:

  • Symmetrical
  • Tiered
  • Upright
  • Columnar
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 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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Planting Guide

Plant Spacing

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

How to Plant Araucaria heterophylla - Norfolk Island Pine

How to Plant Araucaria heterophylla

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