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Bunya-Bunya

Araucaria Bidwillii

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Overview

The Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria bidwillii) is a majestic evergreen reaching up to 150 feet tall with a sturdy 7-foot diameter trunk. Hailing from Australia, this coniferous tree boasts a unique, dome-like crown and sharp, stiff leaves. Prefers a sunny, well-drained spot, and is hardy in USDA zones 10-11. Notable are its large, 10-15-pound cones. Space widely to accommodate its impressive scale in large landscapes.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 8–11Type Conifer, TreeClimate Subtropical
Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — providing a textural contrast to its surroundings.<br><br>Of particular note are the massive
Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — It is also relatively cold-hardy for a subtropical plantBunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — Prefers a sunny, well-drained spot, and is hardy in USDA zones 10-11; with horizontally tiered branchesBunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — Hailing from Australia, this coniferous tree boasts a unique, dome-like crown and sharp, stiff leavesBunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — making it an imposing presence in any landscape; which can weigh up to 18 pounds, image 53Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — though young trees may require some frost protection; scientifically known as Araucaria bidwilliiBunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — These cones contain edible seeds that are a part of Aboriginal cultural traditions; is a distinctive evergreen conifer+71

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Conifer, Tree
Family
Araucariaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — providing a textural contrast to its surroundings.<br><br>Of particular note are the massive
Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — It is also relatively cold-hardy for a subtropical plant
Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — Prefers a sunny, well-drained spot, and is hardy in USDA zones 10-11; with horizontally tiered branches
Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — Hailing from Australia, this coniferous tree boasts a unique, dome-like crown and sharp, stiff leaves
Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — making it an imposing presence in any landscape; which can weigh up to 18 pounds, image 53
Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — though young trees may require some frost protection; scientifically known as Araucaria bidwillii
Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — These cones contain edible seeds that are a part of Aboriginal cultural traditions; is a distinctive evergreen conifer
Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — with horizontally tiered branches; typically soaring to 100-150 feet with a canopy spread between 25-50 feet
Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — These cones contain edible seeds that are a part of Aboriginal cultural traditions
Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — Given its size, the Bunya-Bunya is best suited for large spaces, parks, and expansive gardens; is a prominent feature that
Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — Hailing from Australia, this coniferous tree boasts a unique, dome-like crown and sharp, stiff leaves; space widely to
Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — Hailing from Australia, this coniferous tree boasts a unique, dome-like crown and sharp, stiff leaves; space, image 45
Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — which can weigh up to 18 pounds; given its size, the Bunya-Bunya is best suited for large spaces, parks, and expansive
Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — typically soaring to 100-150 feet with a canopy spread between 25-50 feet; making it an imposing presence in, image 52
Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — thriving for over 180 million years.<br><br>The Bunya-Bunya can reach impressive heights; prefers a sunny, well-drained
Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — The bark is rough and scaly
Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — The conical shape of the tree; hailing from Australia, this coniferous tree boasts a unique, dome-like crown and sharp
Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — Notable are its large, 10-15-pound cones; it is also relatively cold-hardy for a subtropical plant
Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — with horizontally tiered branches
Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — making it an imposing presence in any landscape; which can weigh up to 18 pounds
Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — Prefers a sunny, well-drained spot, and is hardy in USDA zones 10-11
Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — which can weigh up to 18 pounds
Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — conifer / tree for full
Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — thriving for over 180 million years.<br><br>The Bunya-Bunya can reach impressive heights; prefers a sunny, image 51
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