Norfolk Island Pine
Araucaria heterophylla
English Common Name: Norfolk Island Pine, Pagoda Pine, Star Pine
Chinese Name / 植物中文名: 南洋彬 (Nányáng bīn)
Other Local Name: Pokok Krismas (Malaysia)
Family Name: Araucariaceae
Scientific Name: Araucaria heterophylla
Synonym: Araucaria excelsa
Classification: Gymnosperms (Seed Plants) > Pinophyta (Conifer Division) > Coniferales > Araucariaceae > Araucaria
Origin: New Guinea and Australia
Growth Habit: Tree
Characteristic: A large-size pine tree growing to 60 meters. The branches grows horizontally and the crown are pyramidal in shape.
Care Requirements: Prefers partial to full sun and moderate watering.
Propagation Methods: Seeds. Not advisable to use cuttings as cuttings from lateral branches will produce irregularly shaped trees.
Images Location: Penang, Malaysia
Chinese Name / 植物中文名: 南洋彬 (Nányáng bīn)
Other Local Name: Pokok Krismas (Malaysia)
Family Name: Araucariaceae
Scientific Name: Araucaria heterophylla
Synonym: Araucaria excelsa
Classification: Gymnosperms (Seed Plants) > Pinophyta (Conifer Division) > Coniferales > Araucariaceae > Araucaria
Origin: New Guinea and Australia
Growth Habit: Tree
Characteristic: A large-size pine tree growing to 60 meters. The branches grows horizontally and the crown are pyramidal in shape.
Care Requirements: Prefers partial to full sun and moderate watering.
Propagation Methods: Seeds. Not advisable to use cuttings as cuttings from lateral branches will produce irregularly shaped trees.
Images Location: Penang, Malaysia