araucaria = from Araucani Indians at center of origin

heterophylla = variably leafed

Origin: Norfolk Islands

Description:

• Tree to 200 ft outdoors, to 12 ft indoors
• Symmetrical tiers of branches to 6 evenly spaced at each node
• Leaves "heterophylla" : many leafed, profusion of small green needles over branches, to 1 in long, soft

Propagation: Upright shoot tip cuttings, root cuttings, and seeds

Problems & Comments:

• Major forest crop southern hemisphere, lumber, resins
• Full sun, fertilize once every 3 months
• Avoid pruning to maintain symmetry
• Avoid overwatering winter
• Needle drop: arid conditions, spider mites

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