| Botanical name | Araucaria cookii |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Captain Cook's pine |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This tree has unusual, shiny, needle-like, green foliage. |
| Uses in landscape design | Large gardens |
| Drought tolerance | Medium |
| Interesting planting ideas | When this tree is small and grown in a tub, it makes an unusual but excellent Christmas tree. |
| Interesting info | Tolerates salt laden air |
Araucaria cookii (Captain Cook's pine)
- Botanical name: Araucaria cookii
- Common name(s): Captain Cook's pine
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
A beautifully shaped, tall evergreen that is only suitable for very large gardens. It has unusual, shiny, needle-like, green foliage. A good coastal tree, it is drought tolerant, copes with salt-laden winds and enjoys full sun. When it is small and grown in a tub, it makes an unusual but excellent Christmas tree.
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Synonym: Araucaria columnaris
Botanical Pronunciation: –
Araucaria cookii requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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This tree has unusual, shiny, needle-like, green foliage.
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