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ARAUCARIA heterophylla
Commonly known as Norfolk Island pine

Frost tender coniferous tree with whorled branches of fan-like foliage which is light green in immaturity and scale-like in mature trees. Best grown as an unheated conservatory or indoor plant
Plant Details
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Endangered in the wildThese plants are listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's list of 'Red Plants'. This is a list of threatened species in the wild, they are either critically, endangered or vulnerable to extinction.Vulnerable
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Good to know
Grown under protection in the northern hemisphere. Can be grown as a houseplant -
Pests & Diseases
Honey fungus if garden grown. -
Place of origin
Norfolk Island (located between Australia, New Caledonia and New Zealand), Pacific islands, Chile, -
EvergreenOn young trees leaves are wedge-shaped, light green to 1.5cm (½in) long. On mature trees they are scale-like, incurved to 5mm (¼in) long.
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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Entire
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Acicular
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Height
In nature 25-45m (80-150ft). As a houseplant to 1-1.5m (3-5ft) -
Spread
In nature 6-8m (20-25ft) -
Conifer
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TreeUpright tree with open branches.
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Broadly conical
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Sizein nature 25-45m (80-150ft). As a houseplant to 1-1.5m (3-5ft)
in nature 6-8m (20-25ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winterUse loam-based compost(JI No.2) in full light with good ventilation.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
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