Botanical Name: Araucaria bidwillii
Common Name: Bunya-bunya Type of Plant: conifer: tree Habit of Growth: Overall Shape A tall, mostly single-trunked evergreen tree with open, stiff branching in youth; forms a densely-branched oval canopy with age Height 40 - 60' (80') Spread 1/4 - 1/3 Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoor prefers full sun; tolerates some shade in inland locations Soil thrives in many soil types; prefers well-draining deep loam Hardiness hardy (Zones 7-9, 12-24); best suited to mild, humid climates Morphology: Leaves young growth leaves are triangular, sharp-tipped, bright glossy green, 2-ranked on stem; mature growth leaves are oval, alternate, 1-2" long Flowers none; female cones small, round Fruit female cone large, oval to rounded, 8-10" long – spiny tipped Propagation: seed Usage: mainly used as a background vertical accent for its striking silhouette of stiff branches and unusual-looking foliage; for large-area parks or estate-sized gardens; suitable for woodlands theme projects Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular; can tolerate some drought after established Fertilizing balanced (in spring) until well established; little needed after Pruning little required; selectively head back errant growth as needed Pests/Diseases relatively free; check for scale and mealybug in shaded areas Special Conditions/Other avoid sitting under older trees – heavy cones may fall, cause injury Origin: humid forest regions of eastern Australia Family: Araucariaceae Notes: |
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