kauri pine
Also known as: kauri
An evergreen conifer with broad, flat, leathery leaves which ultimately makes a very large, imposing tree
Scientific classification
- Species
- kauri pine (Agathis australis)
- Genus
- Agathis
- Family
- Araucariaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- wider than 8 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of kauri pine
Distribution map
New Zealand
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of kauri pine
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kauri pine care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in warmth in early spring
Growing
GrowingYoung plants may be grown for their foliage in a cool greenhouse, and stood outdoors in summer. Grow in loam-based compost, with good light and plenty of ventilation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free
Pests
Generally trouble free
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