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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 8–11Climate Subtropical
Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — Hailing from Australia, this coniferous tree boasts a unique, dome-like crown and sharp, stiff leaves

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Araucariaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — Space widely to accommodate its impressive scale in large landscapes; notable are its large, 10-15-pound cones
Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — scientifically known as Araucaria bidwillii; the conical shape of the tree
Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — is a distinctive evergreen conifer native to southeastern Queensland; these cones contain edible seeds that are a part of
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) — typically soaring to 100-150 feet with a canopy spread between 25-50 feet; making it an imposing presence in any landscape
Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — making it an imposing presence in any landscape; which can weigh up to 18 pounds
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) — with horizontally tiered branches; typically soaring to 100-150 feet with a canopy spread between 25-50 feet
Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — is a prominent feature that exudes a prehistoric charm; ovoid cones that the Bunya-Bunya produces
Bunya-Bunya (Araucaria Bidwillii) — The bark is rough and scaly; conifer / tree for full

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