Mazhar Botanic Garden

Araucaria heterophylla (Salisb.) Franco

Norfolk Pine. Christmas tree

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000577
English name: Norfolk Pine. Christmas tree
Arabic name: شجرة عيد الميلاد
Native: Norfolk Island (Australia)
Country: Australia
(PGR): Common

Evergreen conifer tree, slow growing  50-65 m high strait vertical trunks and symmetrical branches young leaves soft and awl-shaped 1-15 cm long, older leaves broad cone globose 10-12 cm long, and 12-14 cm in diameter

The IUCN classifies the species as vulnerable Seedlings of this species are starting to turn up under native coastal forest in the North Island of New Zealand, adding this species to the already numerous species of "Wilding Pines" that are a huge issue in that country

Ornamental tree. grown as house plants. sometimes used as Christmas tree. Edible seeds. sceen, windbreak. erosion control, pollution tolerant

Araucaria excelsa (Lamb) RBr

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Texture: Clay Loam Sandy
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Well drained
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Subtropics
Lights: Full sun Partial shade
Propagation: Seeds
Flowering time: Winter
pH range: 4.5-5.5

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