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
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Notes:
- Fire-sensitive species found in moist rainforest environments; mature trees are vulnerable to fire damage and regeneration requires intact forest canopy.
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
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds remain viable for short periods and should be sown fresh. Germination improves with warm temperatures around 20-25°C.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI