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Araucaria cunninghamii

Hoop Pine

Araucariaceae

Description:

A stately rainforest conifer with a straight trunk and open crown. Rough bark and seed cones up to 10 cm long provide habitat and food for birds, while the wood supports jewel beetles. Slow-growing and long-lived, this tree produces high-quality timber used in joinery, plywood, and furniture. Drought- and salt-spray resistant, it is ideal for large-scale plantings and biodiversity-focused gardens.

Special Features:

  • Can live up to 450 years

  • Provides nesting habitat for birds

  • Drought and salt-spray tolerant

Natural Habitat:

Rainforest

Aspect:

Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade

Soil/Conditions:

Moist

Tree/Shrub Height:

Tall straight tree to 50m - Spread 15m

Attracts:

Fruit eating birds

Flower Colour:

N/A

Araucaria cunninghamii - Hoop Pine

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