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New Caledonia pine

Araucaria columnaris is among the most common Araucarias planted as an ornamental tree and street tree in warm temperate climates. It is cultivated in gardens and public landscapes in Queensland, northern New Zealand, southern California, Mexico, and Hawaii.

Araucaria columnaris is a species of conifer in the Araucariaceae family. It is native to New Caledonia. Search Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Araucaria columnaris References - * Conifer Specialist Group 1998. Araucaria columnaris. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 10 July 2007. Araucaria columnaris. Foster Garden, Honolulu, Hawai'i. . World plants, virtual gallery, University of Murcia. More

In its native habitat Araucaria columnaris shows maximum growth and abundance at the edge of the sea, forming dense populations on cliffs exposed to the prevailing winds. Can reach 60 metres in natural habit. 4.5 metres high x 2.5 wide in 10 yrs growing in our nursery/garden. Zone 9. Seedlings 45 ltr ET 2.3 m high $80. More