Araucaria heterophylla
Norfolk Island Pine










Stately, erect tree with a pyramidal form. Ideal hardy coastal tree. Enduring tree for large spaces. Can be kept small in a container.
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Family: Araucariaceae, araucaria family, an ancient family of coniferous trees. Learn more about Araucariaceae.
Genus: Araucaria, araucaria, derived from Arauco, the name of a province in southern Chile where trees from this genus were first discovered. A genus of evergreen coniferous trees. Learn more about Araucaria.
Species: Araucaria heterophylla, heterophylla (Latin, adjective), derived from the Greek adjective ἕτερος (héteros, 'different') and noun φύλλον (phúllon, 'leaf'), meaning 'different leaves', in reference to the variation in the leaves between young and mature plants of this species. Learn more about Araucaria heterophylla.
Synonyms: Araucaria excelsa
Common Name: Norfolk Island Pine
Other Common Name(s): Star Pine, House Pine