Norfolk Island Pine

Araucaria heterophylla

Araucariaceae · coniferous tree · introduced

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Plant Profile

Size & Form

Height
230 ft
Spread
12-20 ft
Growth Rate
Fast
Size at 20 yr
40 ft
Lifespan
Moderate

Site Requirements

Light
Sun to Part Shade
Soil Drainage
Well Drained
Soil pH
4.6-7.8
Water
Moderate
Drought Tolerance
Medium
Hardiness
Zones 8b–10a

Ornamental Interest

Bloom Time
Non-flowering
Origin
Norfolk Island
Watch for this season
Pine needle scaleHigh

Crawler Emergence

Active Below-ground Growth

Growing Season Stress Expression

Active Feeding & Gall Formation

Diseases: Regionally Documented (8)

Pests: Regionally Documented (13)

Phenological Calendar

View full calendar (3 stages)
Stage Typical Window
New growth flush BBCH 11 Mar 1-Apr 1
Cone development BBCH 71 Jun 1-Aug 31
Cone maturity and disintegration BBCH 85 Sep 1-Nov 30
Data Maturity
Baseline Extension data. Expert review underway.