Plant Database
Norfolk Island Pine
Araucaria heterophylla
Araucaria heterophylla, commonly known as the Norfolk Island Pine or Australian Pine, is a majestic evergreen conifer prized for its symmetrical, tiered branching pattern and elegant, pyramidal form. Native to the subtropical Norfolk Island in the South Pacific , this iconic tree is a living fossil, belonging to a prehistoric family that flourished during the Jurassic period . Its distinctive, perfectly horizontal branches are arranged in whorls, creating a striking, layered silhouette that makes it a popular ornamental for gardens, parks, and indoor settings . While it can reach towering heights in its natural habitat, it is also widely cultivated as a slow-growing houseplant .