Norfolk Island Pine

Scientific Name: Araucaria heterophylla (Salisb.) Franco

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Coniferophyta / Pinopsida / / Pinales / Araucariaceae / Araucaria Juss./ Araucaria heterophylla (Salisb.) Franco

Norfolk Island Pine
General Information
Usda SymbolARHE12
GroupGymnosperm
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsTree
Native LocationsARHE12

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Norfolk Island Pine.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)35
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsNo
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Hedge ToleranceLow
pH, Maximum7.8
pH, Minimum4.6
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim640
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Precipitation, Maximum157
Precipitation, Minimum34
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)36
Salinity ToleranceMedium
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

C:N RatioHigh
ToxicitySlight
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationConical
BloatNone
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Growth RateRapid
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)50.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee40
Growth FormSingle Crown


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed per Pound1728
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Propagated by CuttingsYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductYes
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductYes
Lumber ProductYes
Fuelwood ProductLow
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductYes
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Norfolk Island Pine

Norfolk Island Pine

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