new caledonian pine
Araucaria columnaris
USDA zones10 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size180 to 200 feet tall30 to 50 feet wide
- Bloom color
- Non-flowering
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
New Caledonian pine (Araucaria columnaris) is a tree for low maintenance landscapes. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It is an evergreen that tolerates salt. It does not flower, and it can reach a tall, narrow form with age.
Pairs well with Lychee, Sugar apple, and Avocado.
Native range
New Caledonia.