| | | Family | Araucariaceae | | Plant Type | conifer | | Zone | USDA: 9a - 11 RHS: FH - FT EGF: H5 - G2 Australia: 3 - 5 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 24 - 61 m (80 - 200 ft) | | Spread | 4.5 - 9 m (15 - 30 ft) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | low to average, well-drained | | Soil Type | loam to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | This plant is conical in form and has glossy, fine textured and evergreen foliage that is greyish lime in colour. The bark is fissured in texture. | | Typical Uses | House plant, shade, street planting, screening and tropical. | | Special Characteristics | Araucaria heterophylla is tolerant of drought and salt. | | Cautions | The growth rate of Araucaria heterophylla (Norfolk Island pine) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. | | |