Agathis robusta

Erect, pyramidal tree. Young leaves are a bronze colour. Has larger leaves than our native kauri, Agathis australis. 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. Prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Exotic

Evergreen

Conifer

Tolerates light frosts

Clay soils

Full sun

Part shade

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

Genus: Agathis, ἀγαθίς (agathís, Greek, noun), 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 robusta, rōbusta (Latin, adjective), meaning 'robust, strong', in reference to its vigorous growth habit.

Synonyms: Agathis palmerstonii

Common Name: Queensland Kauri

Description: Erect, pyramidal tree. Young leaves are a bronze colour. Has larger leaves than our native kauri, Agathis australis. 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. Prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Height: 8m

Width: 4m

Tolerates: Light frosts

Soil Type: Clay soils

Sun and Shade: Full sun, Part shade

Winter Foliage: Evergreen

Origin: Exotic

Types: Conifer

Foliage:

• Summer: Green, Brown, Orange

• Autumn: Green, Brown, Orange

• Winter: Green, Brown, Orange

• Spring: Green, Brown, Orange