Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Araucariaceae

Genus:

Araucaria

Species:

Araucaria araucana

Growth Characteristics

Height:

More than 40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Food Forest:

Plant contains edible parts

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, volcanic, nutrient-rich soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to volcanic slopes with good drainage