Norfolk Island Pine

Araucariaceae
FamilyAraucariaceae
Max Height60 m
RangeNorfolk Island
HabitatSubtropical island

About the Norfolk Island Pine

A perfectly symmetrical conifer sold worldwide as a living indoor Christmas tree. Endemic to one tiny island between New Caledonia and New Zealand. Captain Cook noted its value for ship masts. Wild trees tilt with the wind.

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