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Araucaria columnaris (New Caledonian pine)
1 hour care
per year
per year
50m
Max height
Max height
6m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Araucaria columnaris
Other names
New Caledonian pine, Cook pine, Araucaria cookii
Genus
Araucaria Araucaria
Species
A. columnaris - A. columnaris is a conical to columnar evergreen tree, bearing whorled branches when young, replaced with short shoots on the main stem which produce the columnar habit.The young, ovate, light-green leaves are replaced by small, closely overlapping leaves when mature. Male and female cones are usually borne on separate trees.
Araucaria columnaris is: Evergreen
Habit
Conical, Narrowly columnar, Upright
Foliage
Light green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Honey fungus Honey fungus
General care
Propagation
Take cuttings from vertical branches in midsummer. Cuttings from horizontal branches will not form upright trees.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Araucaria columnaris (New Caledonian pine) will reach a height of 50m and a spread of 6m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Conservatory, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree
Cultivation
Under glass or indoors, grow in loam-based compost in a ventilated, bright site. In growth, water freely and feed every two weeks; keep just moist in winter. The tree will be damaged by temperatures below 5 degrees celsius.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Araucaria columnaris
Other names
New Caledonian pine, Cook pine, Araucaria cookii
Genus
Araucaria Araucaria
Species
A. columnaris - A. columnaris is a conical to columnar evergreen tree, bearing whorled branches when young, replaced with short shoots on the main stem which produce the columnar habit.The young, ovate, light-green leaves are replaced by small, closely overlapping leaves when mature. Male and female cones are usually borne on separate trees.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Conical, Narrowly columnar, Upright
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Colour
Foliage
Light green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation
Take cuttings from vertical branches in midsummer. Cuttings from horizontal branches will not form upright trees.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Araucaria columnaris (New Caledonian pine) will reach a height of 50m and a spread of 6m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Conservatory, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree
Cultivation
Under glass or indoors, grow in loam-based compost in a ventilated, bright site. In growth, water freely and feed every two weeks; keep just moist in winter. The tree will be damaged by temperatures below 5 degrees celsius.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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