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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
Cultivars etc.: