Norfolk Island Pine
Scientific Name: Araucaria heterophylla (Salisb.) Franco
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Coniferophyta / Pinopsida / / Pinales / Araucariaceae / Araucaria Juss./ Araucaria heterophylla (Salisb.) Franco
General Information |
Usda Symbol | ARHE12 |
Group | Gymnosperm |
Life Cycle | Perennial |
Growth Habits | Tree |
Native Locations | ARHE12 |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Norfolk Island Pine.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
Temperature, Minimum (°F) | 35 |
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Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | No |
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Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | No |
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Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | No |
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Anaerobic Tolerance | None |
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Cold Stratification Required | No |
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Drought Tolerance | Medium |
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Fire Tolerance | Medium |
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Frost Free Days, Minimum | 365 |
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Hedge Tolerance | Low |
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pH, Maximum | 7.8 |
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pH, Minimum | 4.6 |
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Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 640 |
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Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 320 |
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Precipitation, Maximum | 157 |
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Precipitation, Minimum | 34 |
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Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 36 |
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Salinity Tolerance | Medium |
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Shade Tolerance | Intermediate |
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Morphology/Physiology
C:N Ratio | High |
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Toxicity | Slight |
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Resprout Ability | No |
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Shape and Orientation | Conical |
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Bloat | None |
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Coppice Potential | No |
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Fall Conspicuous | No |
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Fire Resistant | No |
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Flower Conspicuous | No |
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Foliage Color | Green |
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Foliage Texture | Coarse |
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Fruit/Seed Color | Brown |
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Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
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Growth Rate | Rapid |
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Nitrogen Fixation | None |
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Low Growing Grass | No |
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Lifespan | Moderate |
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Leaf Retention | Yes |
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Known Allelopath | No |
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Height, Mature (feet) | 50.0 |
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Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 40 |
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Growth Form | Single Crown |
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Reproduction
Small Grain | No |
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Seedling Vigor | Medium |
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Seed per Pound | 1728 |
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Propagated by Tubers | No |
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Propagated by Bulb | No |
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Propagated by Sprigs | No |
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Propagated by Sod | No |
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Propagated by Seed | Yes |
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Propagated by Corm | No |
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Propagated by Container | Yes |
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Propagated by Bare Root | Yes |
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Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
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Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
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Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Summer |
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Propagated by Cuttings | Yes |
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Suitability/Use
Veneer Product | Yes |
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Pulpwood Product | No |
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Post Product | No |
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Palatable Human | No |
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Palatable Graze Animal | Low |
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Palatable Browse Animal | Low |
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Nursery Stock Product | Yes |
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Naval Store Product | Yes |
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Lumber Product | Yes |
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Fuelwood Product | Low |
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Fodder Product | No |
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Christmas Tree Product | Yes |
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Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
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