Agathis australis

Slender, pyramidal tree. Although kauri trees attain a broad size with age, they will suit a confined space for many years. Protect from frosts and wind when young. Also needs moist soil during dry periods while establishing. Will tolerate light frosts and heavy clay soils when established. Has bronze leaves when young, and these mature to green with age. Prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Native

Evergreen

Conifer

Tolerates light frosts

Clay soils

Full sun

Part shade

Street

Family: Araucariaceae, araucaria family, an ancient family of coniferous trees.

Genus: Agathis, agathis, derived from the Greek noun ἀγαθίς (agathís), meaning 'ball of thread', in reference to the appearance of the female cone. Commonly known as kauri or dammara, a genus of evergreen trees.

Species: Agathis australis, austrālis (Latin, adjective), meaning 'southern', in reference to this species' native geographical location. Does not necessarily mean from Australia.

Common Name: Kauri

Description: Slender, pyramidal tree. Although kauri trees attain a broad size with age, they will suit a confined space for many years. Protect from frosts and wind when young. Also needs moist soil during dry periods while establishing. Will tolerate light frosts and heavy clay soils when established. Has bronze leaves when young, and these mature to green with age. Prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Height: 6m

Width: 3m

Uses: Street

Tolerates: Light frosts

Soil Type: Clay soils

Sun and Shade: Full sun, Part shade

Winter Foliage: Evergreen

Origin: Native

Types: Conifer

Foliage:

• Summer: Green, Brown, Orange

• Autumn: Green, Brown, Orange

• Winter: Green, Brown, Orange

• Spring: Green, Brown, Orange