Kauri pine - Agathis robusta
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$4.25
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Native Queensland pine with glossy wide leaves unlike typical conifers, and giant green cones as big as oranges. Dates back to the Jurassic age when dinosaurs might have browsed on the leaves. Very tall slender upright habit.
Tropical origins but happy in southern states. Historically prized and heavily logged for its richly-coloured timber; sadly few old-growth stands remain. Lovely in formal gardens, wildlife gardens, or as feature tree where it has the space to shine.
Tropical origins but happy in southern states. Historically prized and heavily logged for its richly-coloured timber; sadly few old-growth stands remain. Lovely in formal gardens, wildlife gardens, or as feature tree where it has the space to shine.
Cone image: via Wendy Cutler 600 year old timber slice imageAndrew cropped to size.
Agathis robusta - kauri pine
DESCRIPTION: Tall Queensland native pine with wide oval glossy foliage unlike a conventional conifer, upright slender growth habit and fern like branches. Orange-sized green cone fruits. Originates in tropical and substropical regions but will grow in the southen states too. This beautiful pine can reach up to 50 metres in its natural habitat.
USES: Beautiful planted in rows in formal garden settings or as a feature tree.
PLANTING: Kauri pines like sunshine and humidity. Plant in a moist soil rich in organic matter. Site carefully as there is nothing sadder than a kauri lopped short to fit a space.
CARE: Mulch and water well until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks, prune as needed to promote new growth.
HEIGHT & WIDTH: 6 m H x 5 m W.
YOUR PLANTS: These are tubestock plants with young healthy roots that will establish quickly in your garden. The pot size is 80 mm x 42 mm wide.
USES: Beautiful planted in rows in formal garden settings or as a feature tree.
PLANTING: Kauri pines like sunshine and humidity. Plant in a moist soil rich in organic matter. Site carefully as there is nothing sadder than a kauri lopped short to fit a space.
CARE: Mulch and water well until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks, prune as needed to promote new growth.
HEIGHT & WIDTH: 6 m H x 5 m W.
YOUR PLANTS: These are tubestock plants with young healthy roots that will establish quickly in your garden. The pot size is 80 mm x 42 mm wide.
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