Moreton Bay Pine
Araucaria cunninghamii
- Native to:
- Australia, New Guinea
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Coniferophyta | - Conifers
- Family:
- Araucariaceae
- Genus:
- Araucaria
- Species:
- Araucaria cunninghamii
- USDA Symbol:
- ARCU7
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 6000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers fertile soils in rainforest areas