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, Fauna, Bird habitat
Flower Colour:
N/A
Araucaria cunninghamii - Hoop Pine
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Regional ecosystem:
12.3.1, 12.3.11, 12.3.16, 12.3.21, 12.5.13, 12.8.13, 12.8.21, 12.9-10.15, 12.9-10.16, 12.11.10, 12.11.11, 12.11.12, 12.11.13, 12.12.1, 12.12.13, 12.12.17, 12.12.18, 12.12.4
