Kauri
Agathis australis
- Native to:
- New Zealand
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Coniferophyta | - Conifers
- Family:
- Araucariaceae
- Genus:
- Agathis
- Species:
- Agathis australis
- USDA Symbol:
- AGAU4
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 5000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Notes:
- Fire-sensitive species with thin bark vulnerable to fire damage. Adult trees killed by intense fire; no epicormic resprouting ability.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, acidic, sandy loam
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers undisturbed forest soils with organic matter
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination. Fresh seed germinates best; viability declines rapidly in storage.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI