Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Araucariaceae

Genus:

Araucaria

Species:

Araucaria cunninghamii var. cunninghamii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

6000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Notes:

Fire-sensitive species from wet rainforest habitats where fire is rare. Does not tolerate or recover well from fire.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds should be fresh as viability declines rapidly. Sow at surface in moist media at warm temperatures (20-25°C).

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