Accepted Symbol
ARHE12
Symbol
ARHE12
Scientific Name
Araucaria Heterophylla
Common Name
Norfolk Island Pine
Category
Gymnosperm
Genus
Araucaria
Family
Araucariaceae
Family Symbol
ARAUCA
Family Common Name
Araucaria Family
Ecology and Taxonomy Data
Orders
Liliales
Subclass
Liliidae
Class
Liliopsida
Division
Magnoliophyta
Superdivision
Spermatophyta
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Kingdom
Plantae
Itis Tsn
42750
Duration
Perennial
Growth Habit
Forb/herb
Native Status
L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
Morphology/Physiology
Bloat
None
C N Ratio
High
Coppice Potential
No
Fall Conspicuous
No
Fire Resistance
No
Flower Conspicuous
No
Foliage Color
Green
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Conspicuous
No
Growth Form
Single Crown
Growth Rate
Rapid
Height At Base Age
40
Maximum Feet
50
Height
No
Mature Feet
Yes
Known Allelopath
Moderate
Leaf Retention
No
Lifespan
None
Low Growing Grass
No
Nitrogen Fixation
Conical
Resprout Ability
Slight
Growth Data
Adapted To Coarse Textured Soils
No
Adapted To Medium Textured Soils
No
Adapted To Fine Textured Soils
No
Anaerobic Tolerance
None
Cold Stratification Required
No
Drought Tolerance
Medium
Fire Tolerance
Medium
Frost Free Days
365
Hedge Tolerance
Low
Ph Minimum
4.6
Ph Maximum
7.8
Planting Density Per Acre
320
Maximum
640
Precipitation Minimum
34
Precipitation Maximum
157
Root Depth
36
Minimum Inches
Medium
Salinity Tolerance
Intermediate
Shade Tolerance
35
Reproduction Data
Fruit Seed Period Begin
Summer
Fruit Seed Period End
Fall
Fruit Seed Persistence
No
Propogated By Bare Root
Yes
Propogated By Bulbs
No
Propogated By Container
Yes
Propogated By Corms
No
Propogated By Cuttings
Yes
Propogated By Seed
Yes
Propogated By Sod
No
Propogated By Sprigs
No
Propogated By Tubers
No
Seeds Per Pound
1728
Seedling Vigor
Medium
Small Grain
No
Sustainibility Data
Berry Nut Seed Product
No
Christmas Tree Product
Yes
Fodder Product
No
Fuelwood Product
Low
Lumber Product
Yes
Naval Store Product
Yes
Nursery Stock Product
Yes
Palatable Browse Animal
Low
Palatable Graze Animal
Low
Palatable Human
No
Post Product
No
Pulpwood Product
No
Veneer Product
Yes
