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Araucaria columnaris
Also Known As
- Araucaria cookii
- Cook Pine
- Coral Reef Araucaria
Plant type
tree, conifer
size
- H: 100'-180'
- W: 10'-20'
planting zones
- 10a-12
Araucaria columnaris plant details
Araucaria columnaris is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Araucaria columnaris
- Plant type: conifer tree
- Plant family: araucariaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 100 FT - 180 FT - tall
- Uses: peeling bark
GROWING CONDITIONS for Araucaria columnaris
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Araucaria columnaris plant
How to Grow Araucaria columnaris
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 30'-80'
Width: 15'-35'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
aka Bunya, Bunya Pine, Bunya-Bunya Tree, False Monkey Puzzle
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 100'-165'
Width: 40'-60'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 100'-200'
Width: 12'-20'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - occasional
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Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Zones
7b-11
Size
Height: 20'-130'
Width: 8'-20'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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