
Norfolk Island Pine on Gold Coast, Queensland
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Common Name
Norfolk Island Pine
Description
The Norfolk Island Pine has a straight vertical trunks with symmetrical branches. It thrives in coastal areas and keeps its symmetrical shape in spite of onshore winds. It has scale-like leaves. The cones are about 10-12 cm long and 12-14 cm diameter, and take about 18 months to mature.
Height
50m - 65m
Habitat
coastal areas
Distribution
endemic to Norfolk Island between New Caledonia and Australia in the South Pacific. Commonly grown on Australian coast[/url]